CHINESE-STYLE STEAMED SEA BASS WITH VEGETABLES

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Steaming sea bass keeps its richlayers of flavor intact. An addedbonus is that it's very low in fat.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 whole sea bass (2 pounds), cleaned
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
4 thin slices peeled fresh ginger plus 2 teaspoons grated ginger
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
10 sprigs cilantro, plus 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped for garnish
3 1/2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
1 1/2 pounds baby bok choy, white stems cut crosswise into 3/4-inch-thick pieces and leaves discarded
10 small shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and sliced 1/4 inch thick
7 scallions, thinly sliced on the diagonal
2 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 1/2 tablespoons rice-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon mirin (Japanese sweet rice wine) or packed brown sugar

Steps:

  • Rinse fish thoroughly under cold running water; remove any debris from the cavity with a spoon; pat dry. Season cavity with salt and pepper; stuff with ginger slices, 4 slices garlic, and the cilantro sprigs. Rub fish with 1 1/2 tablespoons sesame oil. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Put bok choy, mushrooms, two-thirds of scallions, remaining garlic, the grated ginger, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Season with pepper, and toss.
  • Transfer half of bok choy mixture to a 9-by-13-inch baking pan; place fish on top. Top with remaining bok choy mixture. Whisk together soy sauce, vinegar, mirin, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; drizzle over fish. Tightly cover pan with foil.
  • Pour water to a depth of 1/4 inch in another 9-by-13-inch baking pan; bring to a boil on top of stove. Reduce heat; let simmer. Set pan with fish on top; steam until cooked through, 16 to 20 minutes. Transfer to a platter; garnish with remaining scallions and chopped cilantro. Drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons sesame oil.

Joy Gift
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's now one of my favorites.


MD Siyama
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This recipe is a keeper. It's easy to make and the results are always delicious.


Misiwe Pretty
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I was pleasantly surprised by how good this recipe was. The fish was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were delicious.


Wesley Langley
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This was a delicious and healthy meal. I will definitely be making it again.


Ejjdj Jsjsjsh
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I love the flavors in this recipe. The ginger and scallions really complement the fish.


Munwer Munwer
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This recipe was easy to follow and the fish turned out great. The vegetables were also cooked perfectly.


Pasa Lama
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I'm not a big fan of fish, but this recipe changed my mind. The fish was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


majid sanghroo
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This was a great recipe. The fish was flaky and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


David Momanyi
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The fish is always cooked perfectly and the vegetables are delicious. I love the ginger and scallion sauce.


Abraham Kabwe #AK7
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. I was able to get dinner on the table in under 30 minutes. The fish was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were still crisp.


Demetrius Balboa
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This steamed sea bass was a hit! The fish was flaky and tender, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. The flavors were light and delicate, and the ginger and scallions added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.