Steamed Grouper with Ginger and Scallions
Delight your taste buds with the elegance of **Steamed Grouper with Ginger and Scallions**, a classic Chinese-inspired dish that’s as healthy as it is flavorful. This recipe showcases tender, flaky grouper fillets delicately steamed to perfection, infused with the aromatic blend of fresh ginger, garlic, and scallions. A drizzle of soy sauce and sesame oil adds a savory depth, while optional rice wine elevates the dish with subtle umami notes. With minimal prep and cooking time, this easy-to-make recipe is ideal for busy weeknight dinners or special occasions. Garnished with fresh cilantro, this dish pairs beautifully with steamed rice, offering a light yet satisfying meal that's sure to impress. Perfect for seafood lovers and fans of healthy, flavorful cuisine, this recipe will become a favorite in no time!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh grouper fillet
- 1 inch piece, finely sliced fresh ginger
- 3 stalks, cut into 2-inch pieces scallions
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice wine (optional)
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp ground white pepper
- small handful for garnish cilantro
Instructions
Start by ensuring your grouper fillet is clean and pat it dry with a paper towel. Place it on a heatproof plate that can fit inside your steamer.
Sprinkle the salt and ground white pepper evenly over both sides of the fish.
Spread the sliced ginger across the top of the grouper fillet. This will impart a delightful aroma as it steams.
In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, and rice wine (if using). Pour this mixture over the fish.
Prepare your steamer by bringing water to a boil over high heat. Make sure there is enough water to steam for at least 20 minutes without drying out.
Once the water is boiling, carefully place the grouper fillet (on its plate) into the steamer. Cover and steam for 15-20 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
While the fish is steaming, prepare the scallions by cutting them and set aside.
Once the fish is done, remove it from the steamer carefully, as the plate will be very hot. Scatter the scallions over the top of the fish.
Optionally, you can heat a teaspoon of hot oil in a small pan and pour it over the scallions to sizzle them slightly, bringing out their flavor.
Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving. Serve the steamed grouper immediately, ideally with steamed rice on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
613 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.9 g | 24% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.2 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 181 mg | 60% | |
| Sodium | 3145 mg | 137% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.8 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.5 g | ||
| Protein | 96.6 g | 193% | |
| Vitamin D | 11.3 mcg | 57% | |
| Calcium | 112 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 1505 mg | 32% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
