Asian Steamed Fish: Easy Recipe for a Flavorful Dinner Delight
Discover how to prepare a delicious Asian steamed fish with this easy recipe that brings together a blend of aromatic flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 whole fish (e.g., snapper or tilapia)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Clean and gut the fish, then pat them dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, and half of the green onions.
- Place the fish on a steaming plate and pour the sauce mixture over them.
- Top the fish with ginger slices and the rest of the green onions.
- Bring water to a boil in a steamer, then place the fish in and steam for about 10-12 minutes, until cooked through.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with steamed rice or stir-fried vegetables.
- Feel free to customize the sauce by adding chili flakes for heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fish
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg