Heart-Healthy Classic Asian Steamed Fish
Delight your taste buds while nourishing your heart with this "Heart-Healthy Classic Asian Steamed Fish" recipe, a flavorful yet light dish that celebrates the clean and delicate taste of steamed fresh white fish fillets. Infused with aromatic ginger, spring onions, and optional red chili for a subtle kick, this dish is elevated by a drizzle of low-sodium soy sauce and nutty sesame oil. Steamed to perfection in a bamboo steamer, it’s served atop vibrant cilantro leaves with a refreshing splash of lemon juice to brighten the flavors. With just 15 minutes of prep and 12 minutes of cooking time, this quick, nutritious recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or elegant dinners alike. Pair it with steamed brown rice or quinoa for a complete meal that’s as heart-healthy as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 g fresh white fish fillet (such as cod or tilapia)
- 20 g fresh ginger, thinly sliced
- 2 medium spring onions, julienned
- 1 small red chili, thinly sliced (optional)
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 15 g fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
Start by rinsing the fish fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
Place a bamboo steamer over a pot of simmering water, ensuring the water does not touch the base of the steamer.
Layer the bottom of the steamer with half of the ginger slices.
Place the fish fillets on top of the ginger in a single layer, ensuring they are not overlapping.
Scatter the remaining ginger, spring onions, and red chili slices (if using) evenly over the fish.
Drizzle the low-sodium soy sauce and sesame oil over the fish fillets.
Cover the steamer with its lid and steam the fish over medium heat for about 10-12 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
Meanwhile, prepare the serving platter by arranging fresh cilantro leaves on it.
Once the fish is cooked, carefully transfer it to the platter on top of the cilantro.
Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the steamed fish just before serving and garnish with additional cilantro leaves if desired.
Serve immediately with a side of steamed brown rice or quinoa to keep the meal heart-healthy.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
590 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.0 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 250 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 1312 mg | 57% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.3 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.2 g | ||
| Protein | 94.9 g | 190% | |
| Vitamin D | 15.0 mcg | 75% | |
| Calcium | 89 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 1803 mg | 38% | |
*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.
