Description
This Steamed Fish with Ginger and Soy Sauce recipe is a light and flavorful dish that’s perfect for a healthy meal. Tender fish fillets are steamed to perfection and then topped with a savory ginger and soy sauce, creating a delicious combination of flavors. Serve with steamed rice for a complete meal.
Ingredients
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Fish:
- 12-14 oz fish fillet with white flesh (skin-on)
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2-inch piece of ginger, julienned
- 4-5 scallion stalks, cut into short sections, then julienned/shredded
- 1 small onion, very thinly sliced (or half a medium onion)
- half a medium carrot, julienned
Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 small shallots, minced (optional)
- 2-3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon minced ginger
- 1 1/2 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1/8 teaspoon salt (optional, to taste)
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Fish: Massage fish with sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: Heat olive oil, sauté shallots, garlic, and ginger. Add soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Simmer and set aside.
- Steam the Fish: Place fish on a plate with ginger, onion, and carrot. Steam for 8-9 minutes. Pour sauce over fish, top with scallions, and steam for another 4-6 minutes.
- Serve: Garnish with cilantro and serve hot with rice.
Notes
- Best fish choices are grouper, red snapper, halibut, cod, or salmon.
- For softer veggies, add them in Step 4.
- Consider adding rehydrated shiitake mushrooms for extra flavor.
- Simmering the sauce enhances the flavors, but it can be skipped for a quicker meal.
- Adjust cooking time based on fish thickness (around 12 minutes for a 1-inch fillet).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
