April 6 - Dare to Serve Steamed Fish

For a family (that means my kids and husband) who irk at the sight of fish head, I am bound for some scorn serving a whole striped bass for dinner. I do not expect my kids to voluntarily get a serving of it, but just the same, I cooked it.

Although this is a recipe for steamed fish, I cooked the fish in the oven. If you have a big steamer, then that's a better alternative.

Steamed Fish

Ingredients

1 whole striped bass (about 4 lbs)

1 bunch of scallion

5 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

1 ginger, thinly sliced

1 tbsp salt

1 tsp freshly ground pepper

crushed chili pepper

1/2 cup soy sauce

2 cups water

Cooking Time (45 minutes)

Pat the fish dry.

Sprinkle some salt and pepper on one side.

Place a rack on a large pan.

Add two cups of water on the pan.

Lay the scallions on the rack.

Place the fish, with the salted side at the bottom.

Pour the soy sauce on the fish.

Sprinkle some salt, pepper and crushed chili pepper on the top of the fish.

Lay the garlic and ginger on top of the fish.

Bake the fish for 45 minutes at 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

When serving, carefully place the fish on a large plate.

Place the scallions on the side.

Pour the soy sauce mixture over the fish.