Cooking fish in ginger sauce is an art that requires careful attention to flavors and textures. The combination of delicate white fish and pungent ginger creates a unique dish that is both aromatic and delicious. This comprehensive guide will walk you through the steps of creating the perfect fish in ginger sauce. We'll explore the different types of fish that can be used, the essential ingredients and spices needed, and the techniques for cooking the dish to perfection. We'll also provide tips on how to adjust the flavors to suit your personal taste, as well as serving suggestions to complete the meal. Whether you're a novice cook or a seasoned chef, this article will equip you with the knowledge and techniques to create an unforgettable fish in ginger sauce that will impress your friends and family.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
STEAMED FISH WITH GINGER
If you like fish or even anything about Chinese food you'll love this recipe.
Provided by lenochka
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Chinese
Time 25m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Pat halibut dry with paper towels. Rub both sides of fillet with salt. Scatter the ginger over the top of the fish and place onto a heatproof ceramic dish.
- Place into a bamboo steamer set over several inches of gently boiling water, and cover. Gently steam for 10 to 12 minutes.
- Pour accumulated water out of the dish and sprinkle the fillet with green onion. Drizzle both soy sauces over the surface of the fish.
- Heat peanut and sesame oils in a small skillet over medium-high heat until they begin to smoke. When the oil is hot, carefully pour on top of the halibut fillet. The very hot oil will cause the green onions and water on top of the fish to pop and spatter all over; be careful. Garnish with cilantro sprigs and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 360.6 calories, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 72.6 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 48.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 1908 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
STEAMED FISH WITH GINGER
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Set a large bamboo or metal steamer basket over a skillet of simmering water over medium heat.
- Crush the ginger slices with the flat side of a knife. Place the garlic and half each of the ginger and scallions on a plate that will fit inside the steamer. Score the fish skin a few times with a knife; season with salt and pepper. Place the fish skin-side up on the plate, drizzle with 2 teaspoons sesame oil and sprinkle with the sugar. Put the plate in the steamer. Mix the soy sauce and rice wine and pour over the fish.
- Cover and steam the fish until just cooked through, 6 to 12 minutes, depending on the thickness. Carefully remove the hot plate. Add the snow peas to the steamer, season with salt, cover and cook until bright green, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Transfer the fish to a platter, spoon the juices on top and sprinkle with the remaining scallions. Heat the remaining 2 teaspoons sesame oil and the peanut oil in a skillet over high heat. Add the remaining ginger and cook until it begins to brown. Pour the hot oil over the fish.
STEAMED FISH WITH GINGER & SPRING ONION
Take an Asian approach to low-fat cooking - steam fish with pak choi, mirin, garlic and soy and serve topped with coriander
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Cut a large rectangle of foil, big enough to make a large envelope. Place the pak choi on the foil, followed by the fish, then the ginger and garlic. Pour over the soy sauce and rice wine, then season.
- Fold over foil and seal the 3 edges, then put on a baking sheet. Cook for 20 mins, open the parcel and scatter over the spring onions and coriander. Serve with brown rice and squeezed lime juice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Fat 1 grams fat, Carbohydrate 4 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 29 grams protein, Sodium 1.1 milligram of sodium
FISH IN GINGER SAUCE
This is far easier than the list of ingredients may indicate. If you enjoy fishing, this is a great way to prepare your fresh catch, whether bass, bluegill, crappie, perch or walleye fillets. It's great with tilapia fillets too. I came up with this Asian-like recipe after years of experimenting and tweaking. It has a little spice kick to it from the Szechuan stir-fry sauce, but anyone can handle it, even kids. I posted a 5 minute video of myself making this dish on YouTube under the title "Fish in Ginger Sauce" (from Juanelo1946)."
Provided by Mr. Sandman
Categories Tilapia
Time 27m
Yield 3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Fillets should be wet.
- In a small bowl mix the first six ingredients.
- Heat skillet over medium high heat.
- Add vegetable oil to skillet.
- Put breading in one gallon sealable plastic bag.
- Add the fillets to the bag and shake to coat them thoroughly.
- Put the breaded fillets onto clean plate.
- Add fillets to hot oil and cook until slightly brown, about 1-2 minutes.
- Turn over fillets and brown on other side for another minute.
- Turn heat down to medium.
- Pour in the soy sauce mixture.
- Turn fish over one last time.
- Cover pan and let it simmer about 3-4 minutes more (see note).
- Transfer fillets to serving platter and pour sauce from skillet over top.
- Sprinkle the chopped green onions over the top.
ASIAN GINGER SAUCE FOR FISH
Came up with this after searching for a similar sauce. Can be used on just about any white fish (cod, sole, orange roughy, flounder) or even salmon. Try to use fresh ginger as it will really make a difference. If you don't have fresh then ground ginger will suffice.
Provided by CulinaryQueen
Categories Sauces
Time 15m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small bowl, mix together the first seven ingredients (sherry through garlic).
- Add the chillies, if using.
- NOTE: I made the sauce early in the day to allow the flavors to mix, but it is not necessary to do so.
- Preheat the oven to 205C/400°F.
- Place the fish fillets in a baking dish.
- Drizzle the marinade over the fish.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Plate the fish and spoon the sauce over it.
- Serve with rice.
FRIED FISH WITH FRIED GINGER
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories dinner, project, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Choose a pot that will accommodate the fish chunks in one layer. Add 2 to 3 inches of oil, turn heat to medium-high, and bring to 350 degrees.
- Meanwhile, peel ginger (if skin is thin, this is best accomplished with a spoon) and julienne it, slice it thinly, or peel strips with a vegetable peeler. When oil is hot, fry ginger until lightly browned, about 10 minutes, adjusting heat as necessary so the temperature remains nearly constant. Meanwhile, season the fish with salt and pepper, and combine flour and cornstarch in bowl.
- Remove ginger with slotted spoon and set aside. Dredge fish lightly in the cornstarch-flour mixture, tapping to remove excess, and slowly add pieces to oil, again adjusting heat as necessary so temperature remains nearly constant. Fry, turning once or twice, until fish is lightly browned and cooked through (a skewer or a thin-blade knife will pass through each chunk with little resistance). Remove with slotted spoon, and drain on paper towels.
- Fry scallions for 15 seconds and remove with a slotted spoon; drain. Refry the ginger for about 30 seconds, then remove and drain. Put fish on plate and garnish with ginger and scallions; drizzle with soy sauce or fish sauce, top with cilantro, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 906, UnsaturatedFat 49 grams, Carbohydrate 65 grams, Fat 58 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 31 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 830 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams
FISH IN A HOT SAFFRON AND GINGER TOMATO SAUCE
Steps:
- Have the whole fish (if using) scaled and cleaned but leave the heads on.
- In a frying pan, heat the garlic and the chili in the oil for moments only, until they soften. Add the tomatoes, salt, pepper, sugar, saffron, and ginger, and simmer 10 minutes.
- Put the fish in the pan with the tomato sauce and simmer until done to your liking-about 3-6 minutes for fillets and about 6-10 minutes for whole fish (turning the whole fish over once), until the fish flakes but is still slightly underdone.
Tips:
- Use fresh fish: The fresher the fish, the better the dish will taste. If you can, buy your fish the same day you plan to cook it.
- Choose a firm-fleshed fish: Fish like salmon, cod, and halibut are all good choices for this recipe. They will hold up well in the sauce and won't fall apart.
- Marinate the fish before cooking: Marinating the fish in a mixture of ginger, garlic, soy sauce, and rice wine will help to infuse it with flavor and make it more tender.
- Cook the fish over medium heat: This will help to prevent the fish from overcooking and becoming dry.
- Use a nonstick skillet: This will help to prevent the fish from sticking to the pan.
- Serve the fish immediately: Fish is best served hot out of the pan.
Conclusion:
Fish in ginger sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The ginger sauce is flavorful and tangy, and it pairs perfectly with the tender fish. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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