Basic Steamed Fish Recipe

Ingredients for Basic Steamed Fish

• Fish Fillets
• Mirin
• Granulated Sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
• Green Onion
• Cilantro
• Lemon

How to Make Basic Steamed Fish

1. Prepare your 2-tier bamboo steamer by filling the bottom pot with about 1 inch of water and bringing it to a boil over high heat.
2. Rinse 2 (6-ounce) tilapia fillets gently under cold water and pat thoroughly dry with paper towels.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon rice wine or dry sherry, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil.
4. Place the tilapia fillets on a heatproof plate that fits snugly in the bottom rack of your steamer.
5. Pour the rice wine mixture evenly over the tilapia fillets.
6. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of chopped green onions over the fish.
7. Place your chosen vegetables (see variations) in the top rack of the steamer.
8. Cover the steamer and steam for 8-10 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the fillets and your steamer.
9. Carefully remove the steamer from the heat and let it sit for 1 minute before serving.
10. Garnish with 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro and 2 lemon wedges per serving. Serve immediately.