Ridiculously Easy Steamed Pompano Recipe You Should Try

Name: Ridiculously Easy Steamed Pompano Recipe You Should Try
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 3 pcs pompano, gutted, cleaned and pat-dried; 1/4 cup ginger, sliced; 1/4 cup garlic, sliced; 1/4 cup sliced leeks; 1 tsp rock salt; 2 tbsp canola oil; 2 tbsp garlic, chopped; 2 tbsp ginger, chopped; 1/4 cup Knorr Liquid Seasoning Chili; 2 tbsp brown sugar

As the old saying goes, ‘There are many fish in the sea.’ One of the most common ones you’ll see in the market is the good ol’ pompano. There are plenty of ways to cook this fish, but what if you’re pressed for time? Well, you can still enjoy this fish with a whole lot of flavor (and a healthy twist) with our steamed pompano recipe!

Our guide on how to cook steamed pompano takes just 20 minutes to prepare, making it the perfect go-to dish for busy evenings. It’s made with everyone’s favorite Knorr Liquid Seasoning Chili for a little spicy kick! Plus, this steamed pompano is super healthy, so you won’t feel guilty for indulging in this quick fix. Give this ridiculously easy steamed pompano recipe a try, and you’ll surely keep coming back for more.

Tips

If you want to spice up your life, you may add chili flakes or red chili to the final product.

20 min.
4 People
Easy

Ingredients

3 pcs pompano, gutted, cleaned and pat-dried
1/4 cup ginger, sliced
1/4 cup garlic, sliced
1/4 cup sliced leeks
1 tsp rock salt

Sauce:

2 tbsp canola oil
2 tbsp garlic, chopped
2 tbsp ginger, chopped
1/4 cup Knorr Liquid Seasoning Chili
2 tbsp brown sugar

Cooking Method

Stuff the head and belly of the pompano fish with the ginger, garlic and leeks. Rub salt all over the fish.
Set the stuffed fish on a dish that can fit in a steamer.
Steam the fish on high for 10 to 15 minutes.
You can prepare the sauce while the fish is being cooked. In a separate pan, saute the garlic until toasted, then add ginger, Knorr Liquid Seasoning Chili, and brown sugar.
Mix the sauce well until the sugar has dissolved.
Pour the sauce over the steamed pompano before serving. Garnish with the sliced leeks.
Serve the dish while warm.

What makes pompano such a crowd favorite for Pinoys is the size. One piece is enough for one to two people, depending on how hungry you are. You can fry, grill, or bake it, but our steamed pompano recipe is the best option if you’re looking for a healthy way to consume this popular fish.