Ginger Steamed Fish
Delight your taste buds with the delicate flavors of Ginger Steamed Fish, a quick and healthy recipe that’s perfect for any weeknight dinner. Flaky white fish fillets, such as sea bass, cod, or tilapia, are gently steamed with aromatic julienned ginger, creating a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture. A fragrant soy sauce blend, enhanced with sesame oil and rice vinegar, is drizzled over the fish for a savory umami punch, while sautéed green onions and fresh cilantro add an irresistible layer of freshness. This simple yet elegant dish is ready in just 25 minutes and pairs beautifully with steamed rice or crisp vegetables, making it a wholesome, flavorful, and effortless meal your whole family will love.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces white fish fillet (such as sea bass, cod, or tilapia)
- 2 inches, julienned fresh ginger
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 stalks, sliced diagonally green onions
- 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon white pepper
Instructions
Rinse the fish fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Season both sides of the fillets lightly with salt and white pepper, then set aside.
Prepare a heatproof plate or shallow dish that will fit into your steamer. Place the fish fillets onto the plate in a single layer.
Spread the julienned ginger evenly over the top of the fish fillets.
In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, sesame oil, and rice vinegar. Set this sauce aside for later use.
Fill a wok or large pot with 1 cup of water and bring it to a boil over high heat. Place the plate of fish into a steamer basket and set the basket over the boiling water. Cover the steamer with a lid.
Steam the fish for 8–10 minutes, or until the fillets are opaque and flake easily with a fork.
While the fish is steaming, heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in a small skillet over medium heat until hot but not smoking. Toss in the sliced green onions and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
Once the fish is done steaming, carefully remove the plate from the steamer. Drizzle the prepared soy sauce mixture over the fillets and top them with the sautéed green onions.
Garnish the dish with fresh cilantro before serving. Pair with steamed rice or lightly sautéed vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
667 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.4 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.6 g | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 200 mg | 67% | |
| Sodium | 4347 mg | 189% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.6 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.3 g | ||
| Protein | 81.6 g | 163% | |
| Vitamin D | 20.0 mcg | 100% | |
| Calcium | 142 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 1594 mg | 34% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
