
I’m not a very good fisherman. My neighbor, Captain Victor, a professional fishing boat owner, makes comments about how I only catch suicidal fish. I’m afraid the good captain is right. I live on City Island. Its part of New York City but feels like a nautical place certainly not part of the city. At high tide the fish swim up to almost my front door. I caught this striper less then 20 feet from my front door! And I was the only one to catch a striper. Yeah Miles. And its bigger then the Ronco Pocket Fisher, Which can you order by clicking here.
Maybe I should get Captain Victor a pocket fisherman.
Or you can call 800-340-4040 and tell them you want to two for one special! only $29.95 for two Pocket Fisherman (plus S&H). Teach a man to fish…you know, its the gift which comes home with dinner everytime. Speaking of dinner here is a great fish recipe.
My friend Jeff found this recipe. Its really good. Try it with your striper or other fish.
steamed sea bass, cantonese style from epicurious.com www.epicurious.com try epicurious for other great fish recipies.
Epicurious | January 2001
Michael Tong
Servings: Makes 4 servings.
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Ingredients
1 1 1/2-lb. whole sea bass (or striped bass) with head and tail, cleaned, scaled, and gills removed
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons white wine
3 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped (approx. 2 tablespoons)
4 tablespoons chopped scallions, including greens
2 tablespoons finely minced fresh ginger
2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons soy sauce
Preparation
1. Rinse the fish inside and out with 1/4 cup of wine.
2. Select a round or oval platter that’s large enough to hold the fish but will fit inside the top of a steaming utensil. This could be a traditional Chinese bamboo or metal steamer, or a Western-style clam steamer.
3. Place the fish on the platter and set platter in the top of the steamer. Cover and steam over boiling water 10 to 15 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, prepare the sauce base by combining the 2 tablespoons of wine, garlic, scallions, ginger, and sugar in a small bowl.
5. Check fish for doneness. When cooked, the flesh will be white and pull easily from the bones. Remove the platter and pour off the liquid that has accumulated around the fish.
6. Heat the oil in a wok or saucepan, and when it is hot, add the sauce base. Cook, stirring until the sauce boils.
7. Pour soy sauce over the sea bass first, and then pour the boiled sauce over the fish. Serve immediately.