Description
This Steamed Fish with Ginger and Soy Sauce recipe is a light and flavorful dish that highlights the delicate taste of white fish. The fish is steamed to perfection with aromatic ginger, scallions, and a savory soy sauce. It’s a simple and healthy way to enjoy a delicious seafood meal at home.
Ingredients
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For the 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
For the 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
- Place the fish in a shallow plate: Massage it with sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- Prepare the vegetables and sauce: Julienne ginger and veggies, mince garlic, shallots, and ginger. Cook the sauce in a pot.
- Steam the fish: Arrange vegetables over the fish, cover, and steam for 8-9 minutes.
- Add the sauce: Pour the sauce over the fish, top with scallions, and steam for another 4-6 minutes.
- Serve: Garnish with cilantro and serve hot with rice.
Notes
- My favorite fish for steaming is grouper, but red snapper, halibut, cod, and salmon work well too.
- You can use whole fish, but fillets are easier for home cooking.
- Vary the veggie texture by adding them earlier or later in the steaming process.
- Consider adding rehydrated shiitake mushrooms for extra flavor.
- Simmering the sauce enhances the flavors, but you can also drizzle soy sauce directly over the fish.
- Adjust cooking time based on fish thickness; around 12 minutes for a 1-inch fillet.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
