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Cantonese Steamed Fish
Fresh fish steamed with ginger and scallions, then finished with hot oil and a light soy sauce dressing.
Medium⏱️ 22 min📖 1 min readServes 4~240 kcal🇨🇳 Chinese🌍 Full translation
12 min prep 10 min cook
- #High Protein
- #Under 30 min
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Timeline
Total 22 min- Prep12 min
- Cooking10 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
For the fish
- 700 g White fish
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Salt
For flavoring
- 30 g Fresh ginger
- 4 sprig Scallions
For the sauce
- 3 tbsp(~45 ml) Soy sauce
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Hot water
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Sugar
For the topping
- 3 tbsp(~45 ml) Vegetable oil
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Instructions
- 1
Clean the fish and rub it lightly with salt.
- 2
Place half the ginger and the white parts of the scallions on the fish.
- 3
Steam the fish for 8 minutes.
8 min08:00 - 4
Discard the liquid collected on the plate and remove the aromatics.
- 5
Mix the soy sauce, hot water, and sugar.
- 6
Spread the remaining scallions and ginger over the fish.
- 7
Pour hot oil over the aromatics and serve immediately with the sauce.
💡 Tip: Discard the first liquid collected on the plate after steaming; the sauce stays cleaner and brighter.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve immediately with steamed rice and plain green vegetables.
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Nutrition (per serving)
~240
kcal calories
28
g protein
5
g carbs
12
g fat
Protein 47%Carbs 8%Fat 45%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Seafood
- Soy
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Cantonese Steamed Fish make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Cantonese Steamed Fish take?
Prep 12 minutes, cooking 10 minutes; 22 minutes in total.Is Cantonese Steamed Fish difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Cantonese Steamed Fish have?
Approximately 240 kcal per serving. Protein: 28g, carbs: 5g, fat: 12g.Which allergens does Cantonese Steamed Fish contain?
This recipe contains Seafood, Soy. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Cantonese Steamed Fish belong to?
This recipe belongs to Chinese cuisine.How many ingredients does Cantonese Steamed Fish need?
This recipe needs 8 ingredients.
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