1. Clean the sea bass, cut the sliced green onion and shredded ginger well; Note: Do not choose fish that is too big, it is best for about a catty. If the fish is too big, it will take too long to steam, and the taste will not be good. Keep the big fish for home cooking.
2.
Line both sides of the fish with a parallel flower knife, sprinkle a little salt and cooking wine, roll a few times and dip evenly, put onion and ginger, and marinate for 5-6 minutes.
At this time, you can boil the steamer with water. Note: Don’t put too much salt, because the steamed fish soy sauce will be added later. This dish is mainly light, and it will cover the fish if the taste is heavy. Umami
3. Transfer to a large plate, boil the pot under the water, and steam for 8 minutes on high heat. Note: Be sure to wait until the water is completely boiled before adding the fish, so that the high temperature can instantly lock the fish's umami taste. The steaming time must be strictly controlled, about a catty of fish 8 Minutes are definitely enough to ensure the fish is tender and juicy
4. The time for steaming fish is to prepare the final seasoning: slice the scallion into thin strips, mix the steamed fish soy sauce with water in a ratio of 1:1, and heat it in the microwave for 40 seconds. Why do you need to mix the steamed fish soy sauce with water? Answer: Because the pure steamed fish soy sauce is too salty and the taste is too strong, it will cover the umami taste of the fish, so it needs to be diluted. Why is it heated? Answer: Because the fish is hot, once the cold sauce is poured, the fish will shrink when it is cold, which will destroy the tender taste.
5. After steaming, take it out of the pot immediately, pick up the green onion and ginger, and pour out the excess soup
6. Put shredded green onions on the fish, pour the sauce on the plate, not on the fish, but on the side of the plate
7. Heat vegetable oil and pour it on shredded green onions.
Tips:The fish is fresh, sweet and juicy, paired with the fresh aroma of onion oil and sauce, it is delicious! The precautions have been mentioned in the step introduction. As long as you do the above, you can definitely make a perfect steamed sea bass. Those who are tired of braised fish on New Year’s Eve dinner, might as well try a different taste!
