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Steamed Fish with Ginger and Soy Sauce

Delicious Steamed Fish with Ginger and Soy Sauce in 30 Minutes

This Steamed Fish with Ginger and Soy Sauce is a flavorful and healthy dish perfect for a quick dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fish
  • 2 fillets Fish Fillet with White Flesh Use skin-on varieties like grouper or red snapper for better moisture retention.
  • to taste Salt Essential for seasoning; adjust to your taste.
  • to taste Black Pepper Essential for seasoning; adjust to your taste.
For the Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Oil Adds a nutty depth.
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Acts as base for the sauce.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1 tablespoon Shallots Optional; enhances scent.
  • 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce Provides distinct umami flavor.
For the Aromatics
  • 2 inches Ginger Julienned.
  • 2 stalks Scallions Sliced into short sections.
  • 1 small Onion Thinly sliced.
For the Vegetables
  • 1 medium Carrot Julienned.

Equipment

  • Steamer
  • medium saucepan
  • shallow plate

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Prepare the Fish: Massage the skin-on fish fillet with toasted sesame oil, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Prepare the Aromatics and Vegetables: Julienne ginger, carrot, and other vegetables; mince garlic and shallots.
  3. Make the Sauce: Sauté shallots and garlic in olive oil until fragrant, then add ginger and soy sauce, simmering briefly.
  4. Set Up the Steamer: Layer julienned vegetables on top of the fish in a steaming plate and prepare boiling water.
  5. Steam the Fish: Steam for 8-9 minutes until fish is opaque and flakes easily.
  6. Add the Sauce and Final Steam: Pour sauce over fish, top with scallions, cover, and steam for an additional 4-6 minutes.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Transfer to a platter, serve hot with jasmine rice or salad, garnished with cilantro if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Choose the freshest fish available and adjust steaming time based on fillet thickness. Consider varying the vegetables based on preference.

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