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Steamed Halibut with Ginger

If you're looking for quick, easy, and healthy weeknight inspiration, give this steamed halibut with ginger a whirl.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 363 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons dry sherry or Shaoxing rice wine
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 3/4 pound halibut fillets or another white fish such as cod or snapper skinned if desired
  • 1/2 teaspoon table salt
  • 2 tablespoons shredded or grated fresh ginger
  • 2 tablespoons Mild vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons thinly sliced scallion

Instructions

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  1. In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, sherry, and sesame oil, and stir well.☞ TESTER TIP: Once you begin cooking, this fish comes together very quickly. Have ready your sauce, tongs, and serving plate for the fish before you start cooking.
  2. Fill the base of a steamer pan or a wok with about 4 inches (10 cm) of water. Place the steamer basket over the water.
  3. Arrange the fish, skin-side down, on a plate that will fit inside the steamer. (If you have more than 1 piece of fish, leave a little space between them.) Lightly season the fish with the salt and then scatter the ginger over the fish.
  4. Place the plate in position inside the basket or on the rack, and bring the steaming water to a rolling boil over high heat.
  5. When the steam is flowing well, adjust the heat to maintain an even flow, and cover the steamer basket with its lid. Cook until the fish is opaque throughout when checked at the thickest part, 6 to 12 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fish. Turn off the heat and leave the fish in the steamer.
  6. In a small pan or skillet over medium-high heat, warm the vegetable oil until it is hot but not smoking, about 1 minute.
  7. Carefully transfer the fish to a platter, leaving any liquid behind. Quickly pour the soy sauce mixture over the ginger-covered fish, and scatter the scallion on top of the ginger. Slowly drizzle the hot oil over the top of the fish. Serve right away.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1portion Calories 363kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 37g (74%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 63mg (21%) Sodium 1269mg (53%) Fiber 0.5g (2%) Sugar 0.4g (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 363

% Daily Value*

Serving 1portion
Calories 363kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 37g 74%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 63mg 21%
Sodium 1269mg 53%
Fiber 0.5g 2%
Sugar 0.4g 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.