Description
This Thai Lime-Garlic Steamed Fish recipe is a delightful dish that bursts with flavor from zesty lime, pungent garlic, and savory sauces, all steamed to perfection. A healthy and light meal that’s easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
Fish:
- 2 whole white fish fillets (such as tilapia or sea bass)
Sauce:
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 Thai bird’s eye chilies (sliced, optional for heat)
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 stalks green onion (sliced)
- lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Rinse and pat dry the fish fillets. Place them in a heatproof dish or plate that fits inside your steamer.
- In a small bowl, whisk together garlic, chilies, lime juice, fish sauce, soy sauce, sugar, and broth. Pour the mixture over the fish, making sure it’s evenly coated.
- Prepare a steamer and bring water to a simmer. Place the dish with the fish inside the steamer, cover, and steam for 10–12 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Carefully remove the dish from the steamer. Spoon some of the sauce over the top, then garnish with chopped cilantro and green onions.
- Serve immediately with steamed jasmine rice and lime wedges.
Notes
- Adjust the chilies based on your spice preference.
- For extra flavor, marinate the fish in the sauce for 15 minutes before steaming.
- Works well with snapper, cod, or halibut too.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
