Description
Enjoy the vibrant flavors of Thai cuisine with this delicious and aromatic Thai Lime-Garlic Steamed Fish recipe. Tender white fish fillets are infused with a tangy lime-garlic sauce, creating a light and healthy dish that is perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the fish:
- 2 white fish fillets (such as tilapia, sea bass, or cod)
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small red chili, thinly sliced (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
For serving:
- 1/2 cup water
- lime wedges
Instructions
- In a small bowl, prepare the sauce: Whisk together lime juice, fish sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, and minced garlic. Set aside.
- Prep the fish: Place the fish fillets in a shallow, heatproof dish. Pour the sauce over the fish and top with sliced chili.
- Steam the fish: Set up a steamer or large pot with simmering water. Steam the fish for 10–12 minutes until cooked through.
- Finish and serve: Sprinkle the steamed fish with cilantro and green onions. Serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- Adjust the heat by using more or less chili.
- This recipe is versatile with different white fish varieties.
- Add ginger slices to the steaming water for added aroma.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
