1 tbsp fresh gingerroot, sliced thinly, then finely julienned into shreds .
2 tbsps white wine .
white pepper, to taste .
1 tbsp fresh cilantro, minced .
4 (6 oz) opah fillets .
1 tbsp cilantro, minced .
white pepper, to taste .
1 tbsp ginger, minced .
salt & pepper, to taste .
Ginger Cream Sauce .
salt, to taste .
salt, to taste .
1 c shiitake mushrooms, sliced .
2 c heavy cream .
1 tbsp green onions, minced .
Ginger Pesto .
3 tbsps olive oil
Directions
Step #1 To prepare this dish you need a steamer, or you can improvise like the Chinese do with a regular covered pot into which you put a bowl upside down with a plate on top.
Step #2 Spice up the opah with salt & pepper & marinate in the olive oil & wine for 20 to 30 mins.
Step #3 Mix Ginger Pesto ingredients.
Step #4 Arrange the fish in your steamer & spread about 1 tsp of pesto on each fillet.
Step #5 Steam for 6 to 8 mins, or until done.
Step #6 Serve on top of a dollops of Garlic Mashed Potatoes, surrounded by Ginger Cream Sauce.
Step #7 To make the sauce, mushrooms, mix cream, shoyu & ginger.
Step #8 Bring to a boil, lower heat & let simmer until reduced to the consistency you prefer.
Step #9 Fold in Chinese parsley & adjust seasonings with salt & white pepper.