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Steamed Ginger Fish

Steamed Ginger Fish

Make restaurant-style Steamed Ginger Fish at home in 30 minutes! This healthy, flavorful recipe with ginger and soy sauce is an easy, impressive weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 340-400 g white fish fillet (like cod, tilapia, or barramundi)
  • 2 tsp sesame oil
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper
  • 4 cm ginger cut into matchsticks
  • 4-5 green onions cut into short sections and shredded
  • 1 small onion very thinly sliced (or half a medium onion)
  • 1/2 medium carrot cut into matchsticks
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2-3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/2 tsp minced ginger
  • 1 1/2 to 2 tbsp soy sauce adjust to taste
  • 1/8 tsp salt (optional, taste first)
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Steamer
  • Shallow heatproof plate
  • Small saucepan
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Aluminum foil

Method
 

  1. Prepare and season the fish by placing it on a plate, drizzling with sesame oil, salt, and pepper, and letting it sit.
  2. Cut ginger and carrot into matchsticks and thinly slice the onion and green onions.
  3. In a small saucepan, heat olive oil over medium and sauté shallots and garlic until soft, then add ginger and soy sauce.
  4. Prepare the steamer with boiling water and place the fish topped with ginger, onion, and carrot on a plate, covering it tightly with foil.
  5. Steam for 8 to 9 minutes until the fish turns opaque.
  6. Remove the lid, add the sauce over the fish, sprinkle with green onions, and steam uncovered for another 4 to 6 minutes.
  7. Serve over rice, optionally garnished with cilantro.

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Fresh ginger makes a significant flavor difference; avoid powdered. Adjust soy sauce according to your taste and try using tamari for gluten-free. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days and reheated gently. Experiment with different vegetables or spices to customize the dish to your preferences.
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