Chinese Steamed Cod Fish with Ginger Scallion Sauce
Delicate cod fillets steamed to perfection and topped with a fragrant ginger scallion sauce, this Chinese classic offers a light, flavorful dish perfect for a healthy meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Steamed
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cod fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 2 stalks scallions, finely sliced
- 1 thumb-sized piece of fresh ginger, julienned
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon Shaoxing wine or dry sherry (optional)
- Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse cod fillets and pat dry with paper towels. Lightly season both sides with salt.
- Place the cod fillets on a heatproof plate suitable for steaming.
- Set up a steamer or a wok with a steaming rack and bring water to a boil.
- Carefully place the plate with cod into the steamer, cover, and steam over medium-high heat for 7-9 minutes until the fish is just cooked and flakes easily.
- Meanwhile, heat vegetable oil in a small pan over medium heat. Add the julienned ginger and sliced scallions, frying gently until fragrant but not browned, about 1-2 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and stir in the light soy sauce, sesame oil, and Shaoxing wine if using.
- Once the fish is cooked, carefully pour the hot ginger scallion sauce over the cod fillets.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves if desired and serve immediately with steamed rice.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a few drops of chili oil on top or serve with sautéed bok choy for a complete meal.