Fish and SeafoodChinese RichardObradovic Jun 21, 2025 41
Description
A light, fragrant dish of steamed white fish enhanced with fresh ginger, garlic, scallions, and soy. Perfect for clean eating and lovers of gentle yet flavorful Asian cuisine.
Ingredients
🐟 300 g white fish fillets (cod or tilapia), skinless (10.5 oz)
🧄 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
🫚 15 g fresh ginger, julienned (1 tbsp)
🧅 2 scallions, julienned
🥢 30 ml light soy sauce (2 tbsp)
🍚 5 ml rice vinegar (1 tsp)
🍯 5 ml sesame oil (1 tsp)
🌶️ Optional: 1 small red chili, thinly sliced
🧂 Salt to taste
🫒 15 ml neutral oil (1 tbsp) – for flash heating
Preparation
1️⃣ Place fish fillets on a heatproof plate, season lightly with salt.
2️⃣ Scatter with half of the ginger, garlic, and scallions.
3️⃣ Steam for 8–10 minutes until just cooked.
4️⃣ Mix soy sauce, vinegar, and sesame oil in a small bowl.
5️⃣ Pour sauce over steamed fish.
6️⃣ Heat neutral oil until shimmering, then pour over aromatics on fish.
7️⃣ Garnish with remaining scallions and chili. Serve hot.
Total Time
⏳ Prep time: 10 minutes
🔥 Cooking time: 10 minutes
🕒 Total time: 20 minutes
Nutritional Value
🔋 Energy: 220 kcal
🥩 Protein: 26 g
🧈 Fat: 11 g
🍚 Carbohydrates: 2 g
🧂 Sodium: 540 mg
Advice
Flash-heating the oil adds incredible aroma — don’t skip it!
Status
Fragrant, healthy, and packed with flavor 🐟💨 This steamed ginger soy fish is a clean-eating superstar! #GrannyZen #AsianDinner #HealthySeafood #SteamedFish #QuickMeal
