Ginger Steamed Red Snapper Recipe

Ingredients

1 tbsp sesame seeds

1 (5-inch) pieve fresh ginger

1/4 cup mirin or rice wine (or 1/4 cup white wine plus 1 tbsp granular sugar substitute)

4 (6-oz) red snapper fillets

8 scallions, cut in half crosswise and thinly sliced lengthwise

2 tsp dark sesame oil

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Toast sesame seeds in a small skillet over low heat, stirring frequently, until fragrant and golden, about 3 minutes.

Finely grate 1 tbsp ginger and roughly chop the rest to fill about a 1/4 cup measure. Place chopped ginger in a large saucepan and cover with water to reach 2 inches. Add vinegar and bring to a simmer.

Season snapper with grated ginger, salt and pepper. Place in steamer insert, add scallions, cover, and steam until flesh flakes easily, about 10 minutes.

Serve hot, drizzled with oil and topped with sesame seeds.