STEAMED BLACK BASS WITH GINGER AND SCALLIONS

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Stacking fish and vegetables in a multilevel steamer lets you cook everything simultaneously. Red snapper or trout are good alternatives to black bass.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons toasted-sesame oil
2 whole black bass (1 1/2 to 2 pounds each; 1 1/2 inch thick), scaled and gutted, gills removed
1 piece (2 inches) peeled fresh ginger, cut into matchsticks
5 scallions, halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces
2 cups water
1 large red onion, sliced 1/2 inch thick
1 large sweet potato, very thinly sliced, preferably on a mandoline
8 ounces Broccolini, trimmed, and halved lengthwise if thick

Steps:

  • Whisk together soy sauce and sesame oil in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Cut a few slits into the fish on both sides using a sharp paring knife. Transfer to dish; turn to coat.
  • Toss ginger with scallions; stuff some into each fish cavity. Spread remaining mixture on top of fish. Let stand, covered, spooning marinade over fish often, for 30 minutes.
  • Bring water to a boil in a large skillet or wok. Arrange red onion on bottom layer of a 12-inch bamboo steamer. Remove fish from marinade with ginger-scallion mixture still on top, and arrange side by side on onion; reserve marinade. Spread sweet potato and Broccolini on separate sides of the top layer.
  • Set stacked steamer in skillet. Steam, covered, until fish is cooked through and vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring marinade to a boil in a small saucepan. Cook until reduced by half. Strain through a fine sieve. Serve fish and vegetables with reduced sauce.

Salina Limbu
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This recipe is a great way to impress your guests. The steamed black bass is elegant and delicious, and the ginger and scallion sauce is the perfect finishing touch.


Parvez Muhammad
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I'm not usually a fan of steamed fish, but this recipe changed my mind. The bass was cooked perfectly, and the ginger and scallions added a wonderful depth of flavor.


8 Y
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This recipe was a bit more time-consuming than I expected, but it was well worth the effort. The steamed black bass was cooked to perfection, and the ginger and scallion sauce was incredibly flavorful.


Yvonne Bramble
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I'm always looking for healthy and delicious recipes, and this one fits the bill perfectly. The steamed black bass is light and flavorful, and the ginger and scallions add a nice touch of spice.


maged mego
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This dish is a great way to showcase the delicate flavor of black bass. The steaming method preserves the natural sweetness of the fish, while the ginger and scallions add a touch of brightness.


Cheryl's Etherington
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of ginger, but I'm glad I did. The ginger flavor was subtle and perfectly balanced with the other ingredients.


John Bradon
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This recipe is a keeper! I've already made it twice, and it's a hit with my family and friends.


Elena Eke
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook fish, and this recipe definitely delivered. The steaming method resulted in perfectly cooked bass that was moist and flaky.


Yancie Momofmanyx
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The simplicity of this recipe is what makes it so appealing. With just a few ingredients, I was able to create a restaurant-quality dish at home.


Mehrbod Heydari
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Wow! This dish exceeded my expectations. The combination of ginger, scallions, and soy sauce created a harmonious flavor profile that complemented the delicate taste of the bass.


Qurban Rana
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This recipe was a breeze to follow, even for a beginner cook like me. The fish turned out moist and flaky, and the sauce was flavorful without being overpowering.


Samer Nasir
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Absolutely delightful! The ginger and scallions added a perfect touch of flavor to the delicate bass. It was a hit with my family, and I'll definitely be making it again.