Description
This Thai Lime-Garlic Steamed Fish recipe combines fresh flavors and simple ingredients for a delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole fish (such as tilapia or snapper)
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 red chili, sliced
Instructions
- Clean the fish and make diagonal cuts on both sides.
- In a bowl, mix lime juice, garlic, soy sauce, and sugar.
- Pour the mixture over the fish, making sure to marinate.
- Place the fish in a steamer and add chili and cilantro on top.
- Steam the fish for about 15-20 minutes or until cooked through.
- Serve hot with extra lime wedges if desired.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with jasmine rice.
- Adjust the level of chili based on your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg