Paleo Classic Asian Steamed Fish
Savor the delicate, aromatic flavors of this Paleo Classic Asian Steamed Fish, a healthy and guilt-free dish perfect for clean eating enthusiasts. This recipe offers a refined take on traditional Asian steamed fish, featuring tender white fish fillets infused with a zesty blend of coconut aminos, fresh ginger, lime juice, and sesame oil. Topped with vibrant garnishes like green onions, red chili, and cilantro, it’s a visually stunning meal as well as a nutritious one. The steaming technique keeps the fish moist and flaky while preserving its natural goodness, making it ideal for Paleo, gluten-free, and low-carb diets. Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish pairs beautifully with steamed vegetables or a crisp salad for a wholesome, restaurant-quality dining experience at home.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 fillets Fresh white fish fillets (such as cod or sea bass)
- 3 tablespoons Coconut aminos
- 1 inch piece Fresh ginger, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 stalks Green onions, julienned
- 1 pepper Red chili pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 lime Lime, juiced
- 2 teaspoons Sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Rinse the fish fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
Place the fillets on a heatproof plate that can fit inside your steaming device or bamboo steamer.
In a small bowl, mix the coconut aminos, lime juice, and sesame oil. Drizzle this mixture evenly over the fish fillets.
Sprinkle the sliced ginger, minced garlic, and half of the julienned green onions over the fish.
Season the fillets with salt and black pepper.
Bring water to a boil in a large pot or wok that can hold the steaming device. Once the water is boiling, place the plate with the fish in the steamer and cover it with a lid.
Steam the fish over high heat for 10-12 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and is opaque throughout.
Carefully remove the plate from the steamer. Garnish the steamed fish with the remaining green onions, sliced red chili pepper, and fresh cilantro leaves.
Serve immediately while hot, accompanied by steamed vegetables or a side salad for a complete Paleo meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
499 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.0 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.2 g | 21% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 2114 mg | 92% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19.4 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.7 g | ||
| Protein | 37.8 g | 76% | |
| Vitamin D | 10.0 mcg | 50% | |
| Calcium | 77 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 924 mg | 20% | |
*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.
