Delicately steamed barramundi fillets cooked to a velvety, meltingly tender flake, layered with a fragrant top-note of crisp julienned ginger, sweet thinly sliced shallots, and vibrant fresh coriander. Bathed in a warm, aromatic glaze of light soy sauce, nutty sesame oil, and bright rice vinegar, this refined, Japanese-and-Asian-inspired seafood centerpiece offers a serene balance of pure, delicate flavors served straight to the table alongside steaming jasmine rice.
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Yield:
4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 barramundi fillets
- 2 tablespoons julienned fresh ginger
- 2 shallots, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh coriander leaves
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Pat the barramundi fillets dry with paper towels and season them with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
- In a heatproof dish or steamer-safe plate, arrange the barramundi fillets in a single layer.
- Scatter the julienned ginger, sliced shallots, and chopped coriander leaves evenly over the top of the fish.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the light soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and sugar. Pour this mixture over the fish and ingredients in the dish.
- Fill a wok or large pot with water, making sure the water level is just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring the water to a boil.
- Place the dish with the barramundi into the steamer and cover with a lid.
- Steam the fish for 8-10 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Carefully remove the steamed barramundi from the steamer and transfer it to a serving plate.
- Spoon the ginger, shallot, and coriander mixture from the dish over the top of the fish.
- Serve the Steamed Barramundi Fillet with Ginger, Shallot, and Coriander immediately, accompanied by steamed rice or your preferred side dish.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 190kcal, Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Carbohydrates: 4g, Sugar: 2g, Protein: 32.5g, Fiber: 0.5g, Sodium: 580mg
Nutritional information is estimated using a food database and is provided as a guideline only. Actual values may vary depending on ingredients used, brands, and portion sizes.
Author
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