Steamed Fish Head with Chopped Chili

Steamed Fish Head with Chopped Chili

This steamed fish head recipe is a flavorful and aromatic dish that’s both tender and packed with bold tastes. Fresh fish head is cleaned and marinated with cooking wine and salt, then steamed with scallions, ginger, garlic, and spicy diced peppers for a fragrant kick. The high-heat steaming locks in moisture, ensuring the fish stays succulent. After discarding the steamed water, fresh ginger and scallions are added, along with rich steamed fish bean paste for a savory depth. A final sizzle of smoking-hot oil poured over the fish enhances the aromas and ties all the flavors together. Perfectly balanced between spicy, umami, and fresh, this dish is a showstopper for any meal. Quick to prepare yet restaurant-quality, it’s a must-try for seafood lovers!

10 Minutes
Medium
4 servings

Ingredients

Metric US
4 serving

Main Ingredients

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fish head
500g

The aromatics

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scallions
2 stalks
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ginger
20g
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garlic
5g (about 2 cloves)
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diced peppers
50g

The sauce & seasonings

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steamed fish bean paste
20ml

Instructions

1. Step 1

Step 1
Clean the fish head

2. Step 2

Step 2
Prepare chopped scallions, ginger slices and garlic slices

3. Step 3

Step 3
Rub the fish head evenly with 20ml of cooking wine and 2g of salt

4. Step 4

Step 4
Add seasonings

5. Step 5

Step 5
Add diced peppers and other ingredients, and steam after the water boils

6. Step 6

Step 6
Cover and steam over high heat for 8-10 minutes

7. Step 7

Step 7
Open and discard the steamed water, remove the scallions and ginger slices

8. Step 8

Step 8
Add sliced ginger and scallions, and pour 20ml of steamed fish bean paste

9. Step 9

Step 9
Pour oil into the wok and heat until it smokes

10. Step 10

Step 10
Pour the oil over the fish and serve

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