Scallion Fish with Sesame Kale
Scallion Fish with Sesame Kale is a flavorful Chinese Chinese Recipes dish prepared with quality ingredients. Heat vegetable oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionHeat vegetable oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat.
Add 1 tablespoon chopped ginger and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Transfer ginger to a small bowl; mix in soy sauce, lemon juice, sesame oil, and sugar.
Set sauce aside.
Line a large steamer basket with scallion whites, cilantro stems, and sliced ginger.
Set scallion greens and cilantro leaves aside.
Using a small knife, score skin side of fish at 1" intervals; season with salt and place in steamer, skin side up.
Set steamer in a large pot filled with 1" of simmering water and cover; steam fish until cooked through, 6–8 minutes.
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add garlic and cook, stirring, until softened, about 1 minute.
Add kale, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 cup water.
Cover and cook, tossing occasionally, until leaves are tender and bright green, about 2 minutes.
Mix in kimchi, if using, and sesame oil; season with salt and pepper.
Spoon sauce over fish, top with reserved scallion greens and cilantro leaves, and serve with sesame kale.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.