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Lemon and Chili Hunan-Style Steamed Fish with Pickled Chili and Scallions

Name: Lemon and Chili 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 tsp lemon zest; 1/2 tsp chili flakes

Adds a bright citrus note and a spicy kick.

32 minutes2 servings

Method

Sprinkle lemon zest and chili flakes 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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