Steamed Tilapia With Sesame Seeds, Ginger And Green Onion
This recipe offers a simple and flavorful way to prepare tender steamed fish with a delicious Asian-inspired twist. The combination of soy sauce, sesame oil, and fresh ginger infuses the delicate tilapia or snapper fillets with a delightful umami flavor. Topped with toasted sesame seeds and slivered green onions, this dish is as visually appealing as it is delicious. Perfect for a light and healthy meal that comes together quickly and easily.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 2 tsp. sesame seeds
- Vegetable oil for oiling dish
- 1 1/2 lb. tilapia or snapper fillet, cut into 4 pieces
- 2 Tbs. soy sauce
- 2 tsp. toasted sesame oil
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and cut into matchsticks
- 6 green onions, white portion only, slivered lengthwise
Instructions
- In a dry fry pan over medium-high heat, toast the sesame seeds, shaking the pan frequently, until they are fragrant and pale golden brown. Pour into a bowl and set aside.
- Place a steamer insert in a large, wide pot with a lid. Fill the pot with water to just below the level of the insert. Lightly oil a heatproof dish that will fit inside the steamer (a 9-inch pie dish or cake pan works well for this). Place the fish in the dish, overlapping the pieces if necessary, and drizzle with the soy sauce and sesame oil.
- Sprinkle the ginger and half of the green onions over the fish. Set the dish in the steamer insert and cover the pot. Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat and steam until the fish is opaque in the center, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Carefully lift the dish from the pot and sprinkle the fish with the toasted sesame seeds and the remaining green onions. Serve immediately. Serves 4.
- Adapted from Williams-Sonoma <i>Eat Well,</i> by Charity Ferreira (Oxmoor House, 2008).
Yield
Serves 4.
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