Steamed Sea Bass

In modern healthy eating, steaming is undoubtedly a great cooking method. It keeps the kitchen clean and allows you to enjoy the natural flavors of the food.

Steamed sea bass has a very mild taste, with tender fish and delicious broth. It's rich in nutrients, making it ideal for both the elderly and children. The preparation is straightforward and requires minimal seasoning, preserving the fish's original flavor. This dish is perfect for family gatherings and is sure to be a hit at the dinner table.

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POSTED:29/05/2024

Level:Easy

Yield:2-3 servings

Total:30 min

(includes chilling time)

Active:15 min

Steaming is a cooking method that preserves the natural flavors, nutrients, and freshness of sea bass to the greatest extent. The fish remains tender and tasty, and the process is very simple.

However, making it delicious requires some skill. Once you learn the techniques, you can easily master this dish! Let’s learn together!

1.How to Remove the Fishy Smell from Steamed Sea Bass？

①Use Fresh Sea Bass: It's best to use fresh, not frozen, sea bass. Buy and prepare it on the same day. Clean the fish thoroughly by removing the guts, gills, and scales, and rinse off any surface slime and internal blood. This significantly reduces the fishy smell.

②Soak in Aromatic Water: Soak the sea bass in a mixture of green onions, ginger, and cooking wine. This keeps the fish tender and adds flavor while removing any remaining fishy odors.

③Add Aromatics When Steaming: Place slices of green onion and ginger underneath the fish while steaming. This not only helps with the flavor but also aids in heat circulation, ensuring the fish cooks evenly.

④Drain Excess Liquid: After steaming, pour off any liquid that collects on the plate, as it may contain residual blood and contribute to a fishy taste. This step ensures the steamed fish retains its delicate flavor.

2.How Long to Steam Sea Bass？

Typically, sea bass weighing less than 2 pounds doesn’t need to be steamed for too long, or it will become tough. If the fish is smaller, reduce the steaming time slightly; if the fish is larger, increase the time slightly. Generally, keep the steaming time between 6-10 minutes, depending on the size of the sea bass.

With these tips, you'll be able to quickly make authentic steamed sea bass. Feel free to adjust the amount of seasoning and experiment with additional ingredients to suit your taste. Now, let's get cooking together!

INGREDIENTS

MAIN INGREDIENTS

1 fresh sea bass

ACCESSORIES

1 green onion
1 piece of ginger

SEASONINGS

1-2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 small red chili pepper
A pinch of salt
1 teaspoon cooking wine
1 tablespoon cooking oila

DIRECTIONS

STEP 1

Prepare all the ingredients.

STEP 2

Scale and gut the sea bass, then rinse it thoroughly and pat it dry. Make diagonal cuts on both sides of the fish, and rub a pinch of salt and cooking wine on the skin and inside the cavity. Let it marinate for a while.

Tips:

Making diagonal cuts on both sides of the fish helps it steam faster and enhances the flavor. However, if you prefer to keep the fish whole, you can skip this step.

STEP 3

Cut the green onion into sections and julienne, peel and slice the ginger, and deseed and julienne the red chili pepper. Soak some of the julienned green onion in cold water to make them naturally curl, which looks nicer when used as a garnish later.

STEP 4

Place three large segments of green onion evenly spaced on the bottom of the steaming plate.

Tips:

This allows steam to circulate smoothly, ensuring even cooking. You can also use chopsticks instead.

STEP 5

Lay the sea bass on top of the green onion segments, and arrange the ginger slices and remaining green onion julienne on the fish.

STEP 6

Once the water in the steamer is boiling, place the sea bass inside and steam over high heat for about 10 minutes.

Tips:

Adjust the steaming time according to the size of the fish.

STEP 7

After steaming, discard the excess liquid and the used ginger slices and green onion. Replace them with fresh green onion and red chili julienne, drizzle with soy sauce for seafood, which removes any fishy smell and enhances the flavor.