Whole Steamed Fish with Ginger and Scallions

Ingredients

• •1 whole sea bass or branzino (1.5-2 lbs), cleaned and scaled
• •3 tablespoons soy sauce
• •1 tablespoon sesame oil
• •1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• •2 teaspoons sugar
• •3 inches fresh ginger, julienned
• •4 scallions, cut into 2-inch pieces
• •2 cloves garlic, minced
• •1 teaspoon salt
• •½ teaspoon white pepper

Directions

1. 1Fill a steamer pot with water and bring to a boil. Pat the fish dry and place on a heatproof plate that fits inside the steamer.
2. 2Sprinkle salt and white pepper inside and outside the fish cavity. Top with half the ginger and half the scallions.
3. 3Place the plate with the fish in the steamer and cover. Steam for 12-15 minutes, depending on fish size, until the flesh is opaque and flakes easily.
4. 4While the fish steams, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, sugar, and minced garlic in a small bowl.
5. 5Remove the steamed fish from the steamer and carefully discard the cooking liquid from the plate.
6. 6Arrange the remaining fresh ginger and scallions on top of the cooked fish.
7. 7Pour the sauce mixture over the fish and serve immediately with steamed rice.

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