剁椒鱼头
Hunan Steamed Fish Head with Chilies
⏱️ Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 15 min⏰ Total: 25 minMEDIUM
🛒 Available at: Whole Foods
Servings
Ingredients
| Amount | Ingredient | Notes | Substitute |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 large (~700g) | fish head (salmon or trout)鱼头 | — | — |
| 100 g | fresh red chilies红辣椒 | finely chopped | — |
| 15 g | garlic大蒜 | — | — |
| 14 g | fresh ginger生姜 | — | — |
| 22 ml | soy sauce酱油 | — | — |
Instructions
1
Steam and sizzle(20 min)
Clean fish head, place on a heatproof plate. Mix chilies, garlic, ginger, soy. Spread over fish. Steam on high heat 12-15 min. Heat 2 tbsp oil until smoking, pour over the fish (it'll sizzle!). Serve immediately.
Pro Tips for Western Kitchens
Ask the fishmonger to split the fish head in half. Salmon head is widely available and works beautifully.
Frequently Asked Questions
Nutrition
Per serving (approximate values)
320
Calories (kcal)
36
Protein (g)
6
Carbs (g)
16
Fat (g)
2
Fiber (g)
620
Sodium (mg)
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