Recipes
Asian Steamed Tilapia with Ginger & Scallions
Serves 2·Prep 10 mins·Cook 12 mins
Ingredients
- 1 whole tilapia or 2 tilapia fillets (skin-on)
- 1 tbsp ginger paste
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, julienned
- 2-3 scallions, sliced
- 1 tbsp cooking rice wine
- 1-2 tbsp seasoned soy sauce for seafood
- 1/2 tsp white pepper
- 1-2 tbsp crunchy garlic with chili oil
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the fish. Rinse and pat dry. If whole, make a few shallow cuts on both sides.
- 2
Season. Rub with ginger paste and white pepper, then drizzle with rice wine.
- 3
Add aromatics. Place half the ginger and scallions under and on top of the fish.
- 4
Steam. Steam over boiling water for 8-10 minutes (fillets) or 10-12 minutes (whole fish) until it flakes easily.
- 5
Finish. Remove excess liquid, add the remaining ginger and scallions, and drizzle with seasoned soy sauce.
- 6
Final touch. Spoon crunchy garlic with chili oil on top for aroma and a little heat. Serve with steamed rice.