Steamed Fish Recipes

Steamed Fish

Steamed Mandarin Fish with Scallions and Ginger

A classic Cantonese-style steamed fish featuring tender, flaky mandarin fish marinated in aromatic Chinese wine, then dressed with sizzling scallion oil and fresh herbs. The fish is scored deeply to allow the flavors to penetrate the thick flesh.

1h 5m

Medium

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Steamed Pomfret with Tart Plum Glaze

A delicate Shanghai-style steamed fish where tender pomfret meets the bright, tangy punch of sour plums. The fruit melts into a luscious sauce that clings to every flaky bite, while ginger and scallion add gentle warmth. Simple enough for weeknights, special enough for dinner parties.

25 min

Easy

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Spicy Chili Fish Head

A bold Hunan-style dish featuring a whole fish head steamed with fermented chili bean paste and fresh red chilies. The tender, silky meat from the fatty cheek and collar is what makes this dish legendary.

45 min

Medium

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Steamed Fish Head with Spicy Pickled Chilies

A classic Hunanese dish featuring a tender fish head steamed with a fiery, tangy layer of chopped pickled chilies and aromatics.

27 min

Medium

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Cantonese Steamed Sea Bass

A classic Cantonese dish featuring tender sea bass steamed with aromatic ginger, garlic, and scallions. The fish is bathed in a savory sauce and finished with sizzling hot oil to release fragrant aromas. Simple yet elegant, this dish showcases the natural sweetness of fresh fish.

27 min

Medium

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Steamed Seasonal Vegetables with Dace Fish Paste

A light and savory Cantonese-style steamed dish featuring a delicate fish paste mixture with fresh vegetables.

27 min

Easy

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Two-Stage Steamed Yellow Catfish with Ginger

Whole catfish steamed in two phases to lock in sweetness, layered with fresh ginger and scallions, then finished with smoking-hot oil for a dramatic sizzle.

25 min

Medium

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Twin-Chili Steamed Whole Fish

A vibrant Hubei-style preparation where delicate steamed fish meets a lively sauce of dried and fresh chilies. The gentle heat of the peppers cuts through the richness of the flaky white fish, creating a harmonious balance of spice, tang, and umami.

30 min

Medium

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Ginger-Scallion Steamed Carp

Silky whole carp steamed with fragrant aromatics and finished with a sizzling soy drizzle. The gentle heat preserves the delicate texture while ginger and scallions infuse every bite with bright, savory depth.

40 min

Medium

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