Lime Steamed Fish Fillets

Delight your taste buds with this vibrant and healthy Lime Steamed Fish Fillets recipe, a perfect centerpiece for any dinner table. Featuring tender fish fillets—such as tilapia, cod, or snapper—gently infused with the zesty brightness of fresh lime juice and zest, this dish is a celebration of delicate flavors. A fragrant marinade of soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil enhances every bite, while hints of cilantro and scallions add fresh, herbaceous notes. Steamed to flaky perfection and finished with a drizzle of warm marinade, this low-fat, protein-packed recipe is ready in just 25 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights or elegant entertaining. Serve it alongside steamed rice or crisp vegetables for a complete, satisfying meal that’s both nutritious and incredibly flavorful.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces fish fillets (such as tilapia, cod, or snapper)
• 4 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon lime zest
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
• 1 teaspoon ginger, finely grated
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 2 pieces scallions, thinly sliced
• 1 piece red chili, thinly sliced (optional for spice)
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the fish fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Set aside.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, lime zest, cilantro, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.

Step 3

Place the fish fillets in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Let them marinate for 10 minutes while you prepare the steaming setup.

Step 4

Set up a steamer by filling a large pot with 1 inch of water and bringing it to a simmer. Place a steaming basket or plate inside the pot, ensuring it stays above the water level.

Step 5

Lay the marinated fish fillets on a heatproof plate or piece of parchment paper that fits inside the steamer. Reserve any leftover marinade for later use.

Step 6

Place the plate with the fish into the steamer, cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid, and steam the fish for 8-10 minutes, or until the fillets are opaque and flake easily with a fork.

Step 7

While the fish is steaming, heat the leftover marinade in a small saucepan over low heat until warmed through. This will serve as an additional sauce for the fish.

Step 8

Carefully remove the steamed fish from the steamer. Garnish with sliced scallions, red chili (if using), and an extra sprinkle of fresh cilantro.

Step 9

Drizzle the warmed marinade over the fish and serve immediately with steamed rice or fresh vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(565.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	570.2

Total Fat 20.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.9g
Cholesterol 200mg	0%
Sodium 2565.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 13.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.5g	0%
Total Sugars 2.9g
Protein 87.8g	0%

Vitamin D 800IU	0%
Calcium 113.8mg	0%
Iron 2.9mg	0%
Potassium 1939.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 31.2%

Protein: 59.5%

Carbs: 9.3%