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Whole Steamed Fish (Microwave Edition!)

Quick and delicious method to make the classic Chinese style steamed fish served with cilantro and green onion. By using the microwave, it's not only quick but you won't get any fishy smells in the kitchen!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Keyword: asian, bass, chinese, fish, green bass, heallthyeats, healthy, steam, steamed fish, water bass, wholefish

Ingredients

  • 1 ea 1.5-2lb Water/Green Bass
  • 2-3 slices ginger (1 inch wide/long)
  • 1 tbsp white pepper
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1/4 cup seafood soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup neutral oil (canola, avocado, grapeseed)
  • 2 ea green onions sliced thinly
  • 5 springs cilantro (or more to preference)

Instructions

  • Rinse fish well trying to discard as much of the sliminess as possible. Pat dry outside of the fish and the cavity.
  • Lay the fish in shallow microwaveable dish and season with salt and pepper making sure to salt and pepper the cavity of the fish. Place ginger inside the cavity.
  • Microwave on high for 5 minutes uncovered (or with a splatter guard but the fish does not need to be wrapped/sealed).
  • Take fish out of microwave and discard any liquids. Drizzle the entire fish with oil and top with cilantro and green onions.
  • Microwave for another 2 minutes. The fish should flake off easily when poked with a chopstick.
  • Drizzle with seafood soy sauce and serve!