Basic Steamed Fish

Name: Basic Steamed Fish
Ingredients: 4 (4 -6 ounce) fish fillets; 2 tablespoons mirin (rice wine, or sub. dry sherry); 1/4 teaspoon granulated sugar (to taste); 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 -3 drops sesame oil; 1 green onion, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped (for garnish); 1 large lemon, cut into wedges (for garnish)

8 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

4 (4 -6 ounce) fish fillets
2 tablespoons mirin (rice wine, or sub. dry sherry)
1/4 teaspoon granulated sugar (to taste)
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 -3 drops sesame oil
1 green onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
1 large lemon, cut into wedges (for garnish)

Directions

1

Prepare the wok for steaming.
2

Rinse the fish fillets and pat dry with paper towels.
3

In a small bowl, whisk the rice wine (mirin) or sherry, sugar, salt and sesame oil.
4

Place the fish fillets on a deep, heat-proof plate that will fit inside the steamer basket.
5

Pour the rice wine mixture over the fish. Sprinkle with the chopped green onion.
6

Cover and steam the fish over high heat until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork (10-15 minutes).
7

Serve hot, garnished with the chopped cilantro and lemon wedges.