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Cilantro and Lime Hunan-Style Steamed Fish with Pickled Chili and Scallions

Name: Cilantro and Lime Hunan-Style Steamed Fish with Pickled Chili and Scallions
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Hunan Chinese
Ingredients: 2 whole fish (about 400g each); 2 tbsp pickled chili slices; 2 scallions, chopped; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp rice wine; 1 tsp ginger, grated; 1 tbsp chopped cilantro; 1 tbsp lime juice

Adds a fresh, bright flavor with cilantro and lime.

32 minutes2 servings

Method

Sprinkle chopped cilantro and drizzle lime juice over the fish before steaming.
Clean the fish, making shallow cuts on both sides to allow the flavors to penetrate.
Place the fish in a steamer, adding the pickled chili slices, scallions, soy sauce, rice wine, and ginger.
Steam for 12-15 minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
Drizzle with hot oil for extra flavor.
Cook fish and seafood to an internal temperature of 63°C (145°F) before serving.

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