Steamed Cod with Caramelized Onion, Ginger, and Scallions

Preparation info
  • Makes

    4

    servings
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Asian Flavors of Jean-Georges

By Jean-Georges Vongerichten

Published 2007

  • About

This is a lovely variation on classic Cantonese steamed fish, one that uses fillets of cod-though you can use any tender or firm white-fleshed fillet for this dish—which makes it simple enough for a weeknight meal. With the caramelized onion, it has an added dimension of sweetness.

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons peanut oil
  • 2 medium onions, thinly sliced

Method

  1. Heat ¼ cup of the peanut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until almost smoking. Add the onions and brown, but do not cook through, about 2 minutes. Toss in the ginger and remove from the heat.
  2. Prepare a steamer. Season the cod with salt and cayenne, then to