Abundant Steamed Sea Bass and Seasonal Clams with Sizzling Oil

A stunning Chinese seafood feast featuring steamed whole sea bass, palourde clams, and a quick goji berry and swede pickle.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 348.8 kcals 1395.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 10.7 grams 42.6 grams
Fat 21.2 grams 84.8 grams
Protein 27.1 grams 108.4 grams
Cook Time
20 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
2
pinch
CondimentsSauces
2
tbsp
2
tbsp
3
tbsp
Soy Sauce
low-sodium light
Fruits
2
tbsp
Liquids
4
tbsp
NutsSeeds
2
pinch
Sea Salt
cracked
1
bunch
Coriander Cress
few pinches
OilsFats
3
tbsp
2
tbsp
Sesame Oil
toasted
Seafood
460
g
Sea Bass
whole, cleaned and scaled, head and tail on
100
g
Palourde Clams
shells washed
Vegetables
1
piece
Swede
purple or yellow, peeled and sliced into 1cm cubes
1
piece
Ginger
2.5cm piece, peeled and finely sliced
1
tbsp
Ginger
grated
2
piece
Spring Onions
sliced into horse ears
1
piece
Pak Choi
baby halves, blanched

Steps

  • Parboil swede cubes in a small pan, drain, and chill in the fridge for 10 minutes.
  • Soak goji berries in boiling water for one minute then rinse and drain.
  • Mix chilled swede with goji berries and remaining pickle ingredients.
  • Rinse fish, pat dry, cut two slits on both sides, and season with salt and white pepper.
  • Stuff fish slits and cavity with sliced ginger and place on a heatproof plate.
  • Pour half the lager over the fish and place in a bamboo steamer over boiling water.
  • Steam the fish for 8 to 10 minutes until the flesh flakes.
  • Add seasoned clams and remaining lager to a separate steamer tray after 4 minutes of cooking.
  • Turn off heat once fish is cooked and keep warm in the steamer.
  • Heat peanut oil in a wok until high heat, then pour over fish topped with herbs and soy sauce.
  • Serve fish whole or portioned with clams and pickle garnish.