Chinese Steamed Fish With Vegetables Recipes

CHINESE-STYLE STEAMED SEA BASS WITH VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Rinse fish thoroughly under cold running water; remove any debris from the cavity with a spoon; pat dry. Season cavity with salt and pepper; stuff with ginger slices, 4 slices garlic, and the cilantro sprigs. Rub fish with 1 1/2 tablespoons sesame oil. Season with salt and pepper.
• Put bok choy, mushrooms, two-thirds of scallions, remaining garlic, the grated ginger, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Season with pepper, and toss.
• Transfer half of bok choy mixture to a 9-by-13-inch baking pan; place fish on top. Top with remaining bok choy mixture. Whisk together soy sauce, vinegar, mirin, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; drizzle over fish. Tightly cover pan with foil.
• Pour water to a depth of 1/4 inch in another 9-by-13-inch baking pan; bring to a boil on top of stove. Reduce heat; let simmer. Set pan with fish on top; steam until cooked through, 16 to 20 minutes. Transfer to a platter; garnish with remaining scallions and chopped cilantro. Drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons sesame oil.

STEAMED VEGETABLES WITH CHILE-LIME BUTTER

Steps:

• In 1-quart saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Add garlic; cook and stir about 20 seconds. Add lime peel, chile, salt and lime juice; mix well. Set aside.
• In 4-quart saucepan, place steamer basket. Add 1 cup water; heat to boiling.
• Add cut-up vegetables to basket; cover and cook 4 to 5 minutes or until crisp-tender.
• To serve, place vegetables in serving bowl. Add butter mixture; toss gently to coat.

STEAMED FISH AND VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Place fish on a 15x12-in. piece of heavy-duty foil. Add the vegetables and sprinkle with the lemon juice, parsley, lemon-pepper and dill. Fold foil over and fold in edges twice, forming a pouch. , Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 450° for 15-20 minutes or until vegetables are tender and fish flakes easily with a fork. Carefully open pouch and allow steam to escape.