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This Steamed Fish is EASY to make - Chinese Steamed Fish with Ginger & Onion

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FAQ

I like to use cod, haddock or perch. Oily fish, like salmon or mackerel, or really thin white fish, such as tilapia or flounder, can be steamed, but are not ideal. You may want to reserve oily fish for higher heat cooking methods and thinner white fish for deep frying or a really quick pan sear.
Put at least 1 inch of water in the bottom of a steamer, cover and bring to a boil. Lay the fish on the steamer's rack, making sure the rack is elevated above the water, and cover again. Steam 4 to 8 minutes, or until the fish is done. (A good-size halibut steak may take 10 or even 12 minutes.)
As a gentle form of heat, steaming can produce seafood that's incredibly flaky, moist, and infused with aromatic flavors. There are different ways to steam fish, but my personal favorite is to steam fish en papillote: to place it in a packet of parchment or foil, then bake it.
If you don't have a steaming container, a simple alternative is to add a ½ cup of water to a heat-safe dish and cover your dish with plastic wrap. The water will heat up and steam your fish.
Rinse off the fish with cold running water, inside and out, to remove remaining blood, entrail bits, and remaining scales. You shouldn't need excessive amounts of water for getting the abdominal cavity to run off clear. Then pat the fish down dry with a paper towel.