Special Steamed Tilapia Recipe
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Ingredients
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Fish Preparation
Herbal Mixture
Flavoring Sauce
Optional Garnish
Method
Preparation of Tilapia
- 1
Season the Fish
Take the tilapia fillets and pat them dry with a paper towel. Season both sides of the fillets with salt and black pepper evenly.
Herbal Mixture Preparation
- 2
Prepare the Herbs
In a small bowl, combine the grated ginger, minced garlic, chopped green onions, and chopped cilantro. Mix well to create the herbal mixture.
Flavoring Sauce Preparation
- 3
Mix the Sauce
In another bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, lemon juice, and sesame oil until well combined.
Steaming Process
- 4
Prepare the Steamer
Fill a pot with water and bring it to a boil. Once boiling, reduce to a simmer and place a steaming basket over the pot.
- 5
Layer the Ingredients
Place the seasoned tilapia fillets in the steaming basket. Top the fillets with the herbal mixture and drizzle the prepared flavoring sauce over them.
- 6
Steam the Fish
Cover the steaming basket with a lid and steam the tilapia for about 10-12 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
