Fish Filets With Asian Vegetables Recipes

CANTONESE STEAMED FISH

Steps:

• Cut the scallions into 2-inch lengths, and cut the pieces in half lengthwise. Julienne them thinly. Thinly slice about 15g of ginger, and julienne them. Give the cilantro a rough chop. Set the aromatics aside.
• Combine the light soy sauce, salt, sugar and hot water in a small bowl and mix until the sugar and salt are dissolved. Set aside.
• Prepare your steaming set-up, and fill with 1-2 inches of water. Bring to a boil.
• Rinse your fish fillet, and carefully lay it on an oblong heat-proof plate that will fit into your wok or steaming setup. Carefully place it in the steamer, and adjust the heat to medium. The water should be at a slow boil that generates a good amount of steam, but not so high that the water evaporates too quickly.
• Cover and steam for 7-10 minutes depending upon the size and thickness of your fish fillet. If you have extremely small, thin fillets (half an inch), cook for 4-5 minutes. Check for doneness using a butter knife. If it falls easily through the thickest part of the fillet to the bottom of the plate, the fish is done.
• Turn off the heat, and carefully drain any liquid on the plate. Spread about ⅓ of the scallions, ginger, and cilantro on the steamed fish (alternatively, you can wait to do this AFTER adding the sauce).
• To make the sauce, heat a wok or small saucepan to medium high heat, and add 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. Add the remaining ⅔ of the ginger, and fry for 1 minute. Add the white parts of the scallions and cook for 30 seconds.Then add rest of the scallions and cilantro. The mixture should be sizzling.
• Add the soy sauce mixture. Bring the mixture to a bubble, and cook until the scallions and cilantro are just wilted, about 30 seconds.
• Pour this mixture over the fish. If you prefer to add the raw aromatics after adding the sauce, you can do so now, and heat an additional 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to pour over the raw aromatics. Serve immediately!

STEAMY GRILLED ROCKFISH WITH CHINESE VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Mix the garlic with the soy sauce and fish sauce in a medium. Place the rockfish in the bowl and marinate for 5 to 7 minutes.
• Cut bottoms of the bok choy and wash, making sure there's no sand in between the leaves. Trim the bottom of the mushrooms and separate the mushrooms so they're not too clumped together. Drizzle the grapeseed oil on the vegetables and salt them.
• Heat a grill pan over high heat for 5 minutes. You want it nice and hot! When a drop of water instantly sizzles and evaporates, add the bok choy and mushrooms. It's ok if the grill pan is crowded ? that's what creates the steam. Grill until the bok choy and mushrooms have some char, about 3 minutes. Move the vegetable aside. Remove the rockfish from the marinade and place skin-side down on the grill pan. Cover the top of the fillets with the vegetables, reduce the heat to medium and cover with aluminum foil. Grill/steam the fish and vegetables for 12 to 17 minutes, depending on how thick your fillet is. You may lift the foil to check on it. If the middle of the fillet flakes easily, it's ready.
• Pulse the scallions, ginger, sesame oil and 1 teaspoon salt in a food processor. If you can find it, add a head of black garlic because it adds a nice sweetness.
• Cut the rockfish fillets into 4 to 5 portions. Place a large scoop of garlic-ginger sauce onto the plate, then use the back of the spoon to "swoop" it across the plate. Place the fish on top of the sauce, then cover with grilled/steamed veggies. Garnish with black sesame seeds and chives.

FISH FILETS WITH ASIAN VEGETABLES

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• 2. Arrange the fish filets in a baking dish.
• 3. Place the water chestnuts and bamboo shoots in a colander, and pour boiling water over them to remove the tinny taste.
• 4. Arrange the vegetables around the fish.
• 5. Also arrange the scallions and snow peas.
• 6. Bring the court bouillon to a simmer, along with the soy, sesame oil, pepper, garlic and ginger.
• 7. Pour this over the fish, cover the fish with a sheet of buttered wax paper, buttered side down, and bake for 7 minutes.
• 8. Remove from the oven, drain the cooking liquids, and reduce them by half.
• 9. Serve immediately, dividing the fish among the plates along with the vegetables.