Steamed Whole Fish Recipe

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Steamed Whole Fish
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  1. Rinse the fish under cold running water, pat dry, and place on a lightly oiled, heatproof platter that will fit in your steamer or a large roasting pan. Cut 3 deep diagonal gashes along each side of the fish, to allow the flavors to penetrate the meat. Sprinkle the inside cavity and outside of the fish with the salt, squeeze the lemon juice over the fish, drizzle with sesame oil, then stuff the slivered ginger and chopped garlic into the gashes. Scatter the scallions over the fish, and marinate at room temperature for 20 minutes.
  2. Fill the steamer or roasting pan with water to within an inch of the steamer rack, and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, and add the ginger chunks to the water. Place platter with fish on steaming rack, cover, and steam over low heat for 20 to 25 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fish (plan on 10 minutes for each 1inch of thickness at its widest point).
  3. About 5 minutes before the fish is done, heat the peanut oil and the sesame oil in a small saucepan until hot, about 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the soy sauce, lemon juice and sugar.
  4. Test fish for doneness by poking with a fork or chopsticks. The fish meat should flake easily at its thickest part. Remove from the steamer, pour the hot oil mixture over the fish, and serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1183.24 Kcal (4954 kJ)
Calories from fat 737.81 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 81.98g 126%
Sodium 2501.39mg 104%
Potassium 2098.09mg 45%
Total Carbs 33.53g 11%
Sugars 4.47g 18%
Dietary Fiber 20.79g 83%
Protein 79.05g 158%
Vitamin C 3.6mg 6%
Iron 7mg 39%
Calcium 333.4mg 33%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 307.84 Kcal (1289 kJ)
Calories from fat 191.95 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21.33g 126%
Sodium 650.79mg 104%
Potassium 545.86mg 45%
Total Carbs 8.72g 11%
Sugars 1.16g 18%
Dietary Fiber 5.41g 83%
Protein 20.57g 158%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 6%
Iron 1.8mg 39%
Calcium 86.7mg 33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 29.7
    Points
  • 30
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • high fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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