Ingredients
- 4 fillets of white fish (such as cod or tilapia)
- 2 limes, juiced and zested
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 red chili, finely sliced
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Pat fish fillets dry and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix lime juice, zest, garlic, ginger, fish sauce, soy sauce, sugar, and chili.
- Place fish fillets on a heatproof plate or dish that fits in your steamer.
- Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the fish.
- Steam over medium heat for 10–12 minutes, or until fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Sprinkle with chopped cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Swap white fish with salmon for a richer taste.
- Adjust chili to control heat level.
- Add thinly sliced lemongrass for extra citrus flavor.
- Serve with jasmine rice or steamed veggies for a complete meal.
- Reheat gently to avoid overcooking; not recommended for freezing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Thai
- Diet: Low Fat
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
