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Yuzu Cilantro Steamed Branzino

Have a cozy night in with this take on Fish Cheeks’ steamed fish, delicate, brightly zesty, a little spicy, and full of flavor. Recipe by @stevens.taste

Yuzu Cilantro Steamed Branzino topped with lime slices and a bright green yuzu cilantro sauce, served with a bowl of white rice

Ingredients

Sauce

  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 4 Thai chili peppers
  • 3 tbsp YUZUCO Yuzu Super Juice
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 bunch cilantro
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • ¼ cup water

Fish

  • 1 whole branzino or fillet
  • 1 nub ginger, sliced
  • 1 scallion
  • ½ lime, sliced
  • Rice, to serve

Instructions

Step 1
Blend sauce ingredients together until combined. Balance to taste.
Step 2
Make a few shallow diagonal cuts on each side of the fish. Place the sliced ginger and scallion inside the fish cavity and add the lime slices on top.
Step 3
Steam the fish for approximately 10–15 minutes, depending on its size, until the thickest part reaches 145°F.
Step 4
Pour the yuzu cilantro sauce over the steamed fish, garnish, and serve with rice.

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