Gluten-Free Classic Asian Steamed Fish
Delight in the delicate, aromatic flavors of **Gluten-Free Classic Asian Steamed Fish**, a dish that celebrates simplicity and authenticity. This recipe features tender, flaky whole white fish—such as sea bass or snapper—steamed to perfection with fresh ginger, scallions, and cilantro, ensuring ultimate freshness and fragrance. The gluten-free soy sauce-based marinade, enriched with sesame oil, fish sauce, and a hint of rice wine, creates a balanced, umami-packed glaze that brings restaurant-quality flavors right to your kitchen. Quick to prepare in just 35 minutes, this healthy and naturally gluten-free recipe is perfect for special occasions or weeknight dinners. Garnish with julienned red chili for a touch of heat, and serve alongside steamed rice or gluten-free noodles for a wholesome, elegant meal that’s brimming with Eastern-inspired goodness.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 2-pound Whole white fish (such as sea bass or snapper), cleaned and scaled
- 2 inches Fresh ginger, thinly sliced
- 4 Scallions, sliced into 2-inch pieces
- 0.5 cup Cilantro leaves
- 0.25 cup Gluten-free soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Asian fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons Rice wine or dry sherry
- 1 teaspoon Brown sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 Fresh red chili, julienned (optional)
Instructions
Rinse the fish under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Score the fish with 3 diagonal cuts on each side.
In a small bowl, mix together the gluten-free soy sauce, sesame oil, fish sauce, rice wine, brown sugar, salt, and black pepper. Stir until the sugar dissolves, then set aside.
Place the fish in a heatproof dish that fits into your steamer. Stuff the cavity of the fish with half of the ginger slices and a few scallion pieces.
Scatter the remaining ginger and scallions over the fish. Pour half of the sauce mixture over the fish, reserving the rest.
Fill a wok or large pot with about 2 inches of water and bring to a boil. Place the fish dish in the steamer basket, cover, and set over the boiling water.
Steam the fish for about 15-20 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. The cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of the fish.
Once cooked, carefully remove the fish from the steamer. Drizzle the reserved sauce mixture over the fish and garnish with cilantro leaves and red chili slices if using.
Serve the steamed fish immediately, accompanied by steamed rice or gluten-free noodles if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1341 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 37.7 g | 48% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.9 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 454 mg | 151% | |
| Sodium | 6722 mg | 292% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.9 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.6 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.3 g | ||
| Protein | 214.5 g | 429% | |
| Vitamin D | 56.7 mcg | 284% | |
| Calcium | 365 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 8.6 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 3846 mg | 82% | |
*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.
