Steamed Fish

Name: Steamed Fish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients: 2 lbs white fish fillets, patted dry; 2 tbsp fresh ginger, julienned; 4 stalks scallions, thinly sliced; 3 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp calamansi juice; 2 tsp sesame oil; 2 tbsp neutral oil

Tender white fish fillets steamed with ginger and scallions, finished with a bright calamansi soy sauce and sizzling hot oil.

25 minEasyServes 4220 cal/serving

FilipinoDinnerStovetopPescatarianLow CarbHigh ProteinNut-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeLow-SugarPork-FreeNightshade-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

2 lbs white fish fillets, patted dry
2 tbsp fresh ginger, julienned
4 stalks scallions, thinly sliced
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp calamansi juice
2 tsp sesame oil
2 tbsp neutral oil

Instructions

1

Set up a steamer basket in a large pot over boiling water.
2

Arrange 2 lbs patted dry white fish fillets on a heatproof plate that fits in the steamer, then top with half of the 2 tbsp julienned fresh ginger and half of the 4 stalks thinly sliced scallions.
3

Place the plate into the steamer basket, cover with a lid, and steam for 8 to 10 minutes until the fish reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees F.
4

Carefully remove the plate from the steamer and pour off any liquid accumulated on the plate.
5

Whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce and 2 tbsp calamansi juice in a small bowl, then pour it over the cooked fish.
6

Scatter the remaining ginger and scallions over the top of the fish.
7

Heat 2 tbsp neutral oil and 2 tsp sesame oil in a small skillet until smoking hot, then carefully pour over the aromatics on the fish to sizzle and serve immediately.

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Questions

What internal temperature should Steamed Fish reach?

For Steamed Fish, the target internal temperature is 145 F (about 65 C), given in step 3. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Is there a substitute for calamansi in Steamed Fish?

The entry for Steamed Fish calls for 2 tbsp calamansi juice. In its place: Two parts lime juice to one part orange juice.

Can I make Steamed Fish gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Steamed Fish is 3 tbsp soy sauce. Swap the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

Is Steamed Fish keto-friendly?

A serving of Steamed Fish carries 4 g of carbohydrate, 1 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 20 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 4 percent.

Does Steamed Fish contain sesame?

Yes: 2 tsp sesame oil. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, soy, fish and sesame. Seeds used as a garnish can simply be left off; the oil has no true substitute. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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