Ingredients
- For the Fish:
- 12–14 oz fish fillet with white flesh (skin-on)
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- 1½-inch piece of ginger, julienned
- 4–5 scallion stalks, cut into short sections, then julienned/shredded
- 1 small onion, very thinly sliced (or half a medium onion)
- ½ medium carrot, julienned
- For the Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 small shallots, minced (optional)
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon minced ginger
- 1½ – 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- ⅛ teaspoon salt (optional, to taste)
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Fish: Place the fish fillet in a shallow plate that can be used for steaming. Massage the fish with 2 teaspoons sesame oil, ⅛ teaspoon salt, and ⅛ teaspoon black pepper. Set aside to marinate.
- Prepare the Vegetables and Sauce: Peel and julienne the ginger, onion, and carrot. Mince the garlic and shallots, and also mince a small amount of ginger for the sauce.
- Cook the Sauce: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a small pot over medium heat. Add the minced shallots and garlic, and stir until fragrant. Add the minced ginger and cook briefly until fragrant. Pour in soy sauce, add ⅛ teaspoon black pepper and ⅛ teaspoon salt (optional, to taste). Stir and simmer for a few seconds. Remove the sauce from heat and transfer it to a bowl.
- Steam the Fish: Prepare your steamer and arrange the julienned ginger, onion, and carrot over the fish fillet. Cover the plate with foil and place it inside the steamer. Steam for 8-9 minutes.
- Final Steaming: After 8-9 minutes, open the steamer lid and remove the foil. Pour the prepared sauce over the fish, then top with the julienned scallions. Cover the steamer again (no need for foil this time) and continue steaming for another 4-6 minutes or until the fish is cooked through.
- Serve: Serve the fish hot with rice. Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can drizzle a bit of extra sesame oil over the fish just before serving.
- Feel free to use a different white fish like cod or tilapia in place of the fillet of your choice.
- Serve with steamed jasmine rice or any grain of your choice to complement the dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
