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Steamed Whole Tilapia

This is a recipe that appeared on a card at my local shoprite, and the card states it comes from a magazine named simply seafood. it works best with an asian bamboo steamer or equivalent. the card states the recipe is also delicious with trout, rockfish, and small striped bass. i haven't tried these fishes in this dish. according to the recipe, a whole tilapia is prepared, but filets can definitely be adapted!!

Steps

Scale and gut the tilapia.
Make 3 or 4 shallow slashes on each side of the fish , to absorb the marinate.
Mix soy sauce , ginger , sesame oil , garlic and peppers.
Rub a small portion of this sauce into the fish , including into the slashes.
Add shredded cabbage and scallion to the remainder of the sauce , and mix.
Layer cabbage onto a heat-resistant plate which will fit into your steamer , and place the fish atop the cabbage.
Put the plate into the top portion of the steamer.
In the bottom of the steamer , pour three inches of water.
Set steamer over range on high , and allow water to boil.
When the water is at boiling , put the steamer basket over the lower portion , and cover.
Steam fish until it has just turned opaque , approximately 15-20 minutes.
Serve , and sprinkle sesame seeds atop.

Ingredients

tilapia fillet, soy sauce, minced ginger, sesame oil, fresh garlic, red pepper flakes, napa cabbage, scallions, toasted sesame seeds, ground pepper