Description
A flavorful and healthy dish featuring fish steamed with ginger and lime, perfect for a light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large fish fillet (cod, snapper, or sea bass)
- Fresh ginger slices (2–3 thin pieces)
- Fresh lime juice (1 tbsp)
- Light soy sauce (1 tbsp)
- Fish sauce (1 tbsp)
- Olive or sesame oil (1 tbsp)
- Red chilies, thinly sliced (1–2)
- Fresh coriander leaves
- Lime wedges
- Salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Rinse and pat dry the fish. Season with salt and pepper.
- Combine soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, and oil in a small bowl.
- Add 1 inch of water to a pot and bring to a simmer with a steaming rack inside.
- Place fish on a heatproof plate. Slide ginger slices under it. Pour sauce on top.
- Put the plate in the steamer. Cover and steam for 8–10 minutes, until fish flakes.
- Top with red chilies and coriander. Add lime wedges on the side.
- Serve hot with rice or vegetables and more lime.
Notes
- Ensure the fish is fresh for the best flavor.
- Adjust the amount of chilies based on your spice preference.
- This dish pairs well with steamed rice or sautéed vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg