--- title: "Steamed Oysters (清蒸生蚝)" description: "Steamed Oysters is a classic coastal home-cooked dish that preserves the natural flavor of the oyster. The oyster meat is tender and juicy, with a subtle briny ocean aroma, while minced garlic and ginger strips bring out a clean, sweet taste. Oysters are rich in high-quality protein and zinc, which can help boost immunity." image: "https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/ai-generated/aquatic_qing-zheng-sheng-hao.jpg" url: "https://cookbook.cn-trending.com/r/aquatic_qing-zheng-sheng-hao/" --- # Steamed Oysters **清蒸生蚝 · qīng zhēng shēng háo** > Time: 20 min · Difficulty: Medium · Calories: 184 kcal · Serves: 1 serving · Category: [Seafood](https://cookbook.cn-trending.com/c/aquatic/) (水产) Steamed Oysters is a classic coastal home-cooked dish that preserves the natural flavor of the oyster. The oyster meat is tender and juicy, with a subtle briny ocean aroma, while minced garlic and ginger strips bring out a clean, sweet taste. Oysters are rich in high-quality protein and zinc, which can help boost immunity. ![](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/ai-generated/aquatic_qing-zheng-sheng-hao.jpg) ## Ingredients - 6 pieces Oysters (生蚝) — per serving - Tip: Choose fresh oysters with tightly closed, heavy shells. - 3 pieces Scallion (葱) — per serving - Tip: Use fresh, bright green scallions. - 6 cloves Garlic (蒜) — per serving - Tip: Choose large, plump garlic cloves. - 1 small piece Ginger (姜) — per serving - Tip: Older ginger is more effective at removing fishy odors. - 6 ml Soy sauce (酱油) — per serving - Tip: Steamed fish soy sauce or light soy sauce is recommended. - 1 L Drinking water (饮用水) — per serving - Tip: Regular filtered drinking water is fine. ## Tools Brush, Steamer, Damp cloth ## Method (6 steps) 1. **Scrub the Oysters** — Scrub the oysters clean with a brush (use a toothbrush if you don't have one). - Duration: 5 min - Tip: Be sure to scrub off any sand and debris from the shells. ![Step 1: Scrub the Oysters](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/aquatic_qing-zheng-sheng-hao/step_1.jpg) 2. **Initial Steaming** — Add water to the steamer, place the steaming rack on top, then lay 6 oysters flat on the rack. Steam at 50% power for 3 minutes. - Duration: 3 min - Tip: Laying them flat ensures even heating. ![Step 2: Initial Steaming](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/aquatic_qing-zheng-sheng-hao/step_2.jpg) 3. **Open the Shells and Plate** — Hold the hot lid with a damp cloth in your right hand and lift it. Open each oyster shell halfway and remove the top half. Place each oyster with the convex side down and the flat side up. Add 1 ginger strip and 10g minced garlic to each oyster. - Duration: 5 min - Tip: Be careful of the steam when lifting the lid. - Tip: Placing the convex side down preserves the fresh, flavorful broth inside the oyster. ![Step 3: Open the Shells and Plate](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/aquatic_qing-zheng-sheng-hao/step_3.jpg) 4. **Second Steaming** — Close the lid and steam at 100% power for 3.5 minutes. - Duration: 4 min - Tip: Steaming at full power locks in the fresh flavor. ![Step 4: Second Steaming](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/aquatic_qing-zheng-sheng-hao/step_4.jpg) 5. **Season** — Turn off the heat. Hold the hot lid with a cloth in your right hand and lift it. Add 5ml soy sauce to each oyster. - Duration: 1 min - Tip: Adjust the amount of soy sauce to your preferred level of saltiness. ![Step 5: Season](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/aquatic_qing-zheng-sheng-hao/step_5.jpg) 6. **Serve** - Duration: 30 sec - Tip: Best enjoyed while hot. ![Step 6: Serve](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/aquatic_qing-zheng-sheng-hao/step_6.jpg) ## Tips - Handle the scalding lid and oyster shells with care to avoid burns. - If you find any issues or improvements while following this guide, please submit an Issue or Pull Request. ## Overview image ![Steamed Oysters — ingredients and steps overview](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/overview/aquatic_qing-zheng-sheng-hao_overview.jpg) ## Source Recipe text from [HowToCook](https://github.com/Anduin2017/HowToCook), structured by [Vibe Cook](https://github.com/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend). Public domain (Unlicense). Original: https://github.com/Anduin2017/HowToCook/blob/master/dishes/aquatic/清蒸生蚝.md ## Related recipes - [Steamed Sea Bass](https://cookbook.cn-trending.com/r/aquatic_qing-zheng-lu-yu/) - [Blanched Shrimp](https://cookbook.cn-trending.com/r/aquatic_bai-zhuo-xia/) - [Garlic Butter Prawns](https://cookbook.cn-trending.com/r/aquatic_suan-xiang-huang-you-xia/) - [Pan-Fried Argentine Red Shrimp](https://cookbook.cn-trending.com/r/aquatic_gan-jian-a-gen-ting-hong-xia/) --- ```json {"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"Recipe","name":"Steamed Oysters","alternateName":"清蒸生蚝","description":"Steamed Oysters is a classic coastal home-cooked dish that preserves the natural flavor of the oyster. The oyster meat is tender and juicy, with a subtle briny ocean aroma, while minced garlic and ginger strips bring out a clean, sweet taste. 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