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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 quick, healthy, and flavorful recipe that takes just 30 minutes to prepare, perfect for dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fish
  • 12-14 oz Fish Fillet, skin-on Grouper preferred; red snapper or salmon can also be used.
  • 2 teaspoons Toasted Sesame Oil Use the toasted variety for optimal taste.
  • 1/8 teaspoon Salt Optional and can be adjusted to taste.
  • 1/8 teaspoon Black Pepper
For the Aromatics
  • 1½ inch Ginger, julienned The key aromatic ingredient.
  • 4-5 stalks Scallion, cut and julienned Adds freshness.
  • 1 small Onion, very thinly sliced Can substitute with half a medium onion.
  • ½ medium Carrot, julienned Adds color and crunch.
For the Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Used for cooking the aromatics.
  • 2 small Shallots, minced Optional.
  • 2-3 cloves Garlic, minced Essential for flavor.
  • 1½-2 tablespoons Soy Sauce Main flavoring agent.
  • 1/8 teaspoon Optional Salt, to taste Additional seasoning if desired.
  • 1/8 teaspoon Black Pepper Enhances flavor balance.

Equipment

  • Medium pot
  • Steamer
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife
  • Shallow plate

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Fish: Massage the fish fillet with sesame oil, salt, and black pepper. Let it marinate for 10 minutes.
  2. Prep Aromatics: Julienne ginger, onion, carrots, and scallions. Mince garlic and shallots.
  3. Make the Sauce: Heat olive oil, sauté shallots and garlic until golden. Add ginger, soy sauce, black pepper, and optional salt. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Steam the Fish: Prepare the steamer, place marinated fish topped with ginger, onion, and carrot mixture. Steam for 8-9 minutes.
  5. Finish Cooking: Pour sauce over the fish, add scallions, cover, and steam for an additional 4-6 minutes.
  6. Serve: Transfer to a platter, serve hot with jasmine rice or salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 350IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Choose fresh fish for best results. Proper steaming prevents sogginess. Keep an eye on cooking time to avoid drying out.

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