Chinese Steamed Cod Fish with Ginger Scallion Sauce
A delicate and healthy Chinese steamed cod fish recipe topped with a fragrant ginger scallion sauce that enhances natural flavors for a light and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Steamed
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh cod fillets
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 stalks scallions, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, julienned
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the cod fillets and pat dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and white pepper.
- Place the cod on a heatproof plate suitable for steaming. Sprinkle Shaoxing wine over the fish.
- Set up a steamer or use a wok with a steaming rack. Bring water to a boil.
- Place the plate with cod into the steamer, cover, and steam over medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily.
- While the fish steams, heat vegetable oil in a small pan until hot but not smoking.
- Combine soy sauce, sesame oil, sliced scallions, and julienned ginger in a heatproof bowl or small saucepan.
- Pour the hot oil over the scallion and ginger mixture to release their fragrance and slightly cook them.
- Once the fish is done steaming, carefully remove it from the steamer and pour the ginger scallion sauce evenly over the cod.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired and serve immediately with steamed rice.
Notes
For an extra flavor boost, drizzle a little hot chili oil on top before serving or add thinly sliced red chili peppers to the scallion and ginger mixture.