Recipe courtesy of Ming-Na Wen
Whole Sizzling Fish
- Level: Intermediate
- Yield: 4 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 4 servings
- Calories
- 653
- Total Fat
- 58
- Saturated Fat
- 10
- Carbohydrates
- 2
- Dietary Fiber
- 1
- Sugar
- 0
- Protein
- 31
- Cholesterol
- 136
- Sodium
- 838
- Total: 18 min
- Prep: 8 min
- Cook: 10 min
Ingredients
2 cups hot water
1 whole cleaned striped bass, (about 1 1/2 pounds)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons julienned ginger
3 green onions, white and green parts, sliced in large pieces
1 cup peanut oil
Lemon or lime wedges, for garnish
Directions
- Place 2 cups hot water in a steamer. Place the fish in the steamer and top with the ginger and green onions. Steam, covered, for 8 to 9 minutes.
- In a small saucepan, bring the oil to a gentle boil. Remove the fish from the steamer with a flexible nonstick spatula. Place fish on a deep platter or one with an edge. Pour hot oil over fish for a sizzling presentation. Garnish with fresh lemon or lime wedges. Serve immediately.