Ginger Steamed Red Snapper
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 (5-inch) pieve fresh ginger
- 1/4 cup mirin or rice wine (or 1/4 cup white wine plus 1 tbsp granular sugar substitute)
- 4 (6-oz) red snapper fillets
- 8 scallions, cut in half crosswise and thinly sliced lengthwise
- 2 tsp dark sesame oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Toast sesame seeds in a small skillet over low heat, stirring frequently, until fragrant and golden, about 3 minutes.
- Finely grate 1 tbsp ginger and roughly chop the rest to fill about a 1/4 cup measure. Place chopped ginger in a large saucepan and cover with water to reach 2 inches. Add vinegar and bring to a simmer.
- Season snapper with grated ginger, salt and pepper. Place in steamer insert, add scallions, cover, and steam until flesh flakes easily, about 10 minutes.
- Serve hot, drizzled with oil and topped with sesame seeds.
sesame seeds, ginger, rice wine, red snapper, scallions, sesame oil, salt
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/ginger-steamed-red-snapper-50068912 (may not work)