Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsThe River Oyster BarSnapper Whole Chinese Recipe

Snapper Whole Chinese Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

ponzu, sesame, steamed vegetables

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Ingredients

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Fish

Sauce

Vegetables

Method

Preparation of Snapper

  1. 1

    Clean and Prepare the Snapper

    Rinse the whole snapper under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Season the inside and outside of the snapper with salt and black pepper.

  2. 2

    Marinate the Fish

    In a shallow dish, combine the ponzu sauce and sesame oil. Place the snapper in the dish, turning it to coat in the marinade, and let it sit for about 15 minutes.

Cooking the Snapper

  1. 3

    Steam the Snapper

    Prepare a steamer or a pot with a steaming rack. Once the water is boiling, place the marinated snapper on the rack and cover. Steam for about 20-25 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.

Preparation of Vegetables

  1. 4

    Prepare the Vegetables

    While the fish is steaming, wash and chop the broccoli, carrots, bell pepper, and snow peas into bite-sized pieces.

  2. 5

    Steam the Vegetables

    In a separate steamer or pot, steam the vegetables for about 5-7 minutes until they are tender but still vibrant in color.

Serving

  1. 6

    Plating

    Once the snapper is cooked, carefully transfer it to a serving platter. Arrange the steamed vegetables around the fish. Drizzle additional ponzu sauce over the fish and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.

  2. 7

    Serve

    Serve the whole snapper hot with steamed vegetables on the side. Enjoy your delicious Snapper Whole Chinese!

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