Paleo Oriental Steamed Fish

Elevate your dinner table with this Paleo Oriental Steamed Fish, a light and flavorful dish that combines the vibrant tastes of fresh ginger, green onions, and zesty lime. Perfectly seasoned with sea salt, black pepper, and a drizzle of coconut aminos, this recipe enhances the natural sweetness of a whole fish like sea bass or snapper. The steaming technique keeps the fish tender and moist, while a final sizzle of hot sesame oil adds an irresistible aromatic finish. Garnished with fresh cilantro and served with lime wedges, this dish is not only gluten-free and paleo-friendly but also a healthy and elegant option for weeknight meals or special occasions. Light, aromatic, and full of Asian-inspired flavors, this dish is a must-try for seafood lovers!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 1 (about 1-1.5 pounds) fresh whole fish (such as sea bass or snapper)
• 1 2-inch piece fresh ginger
• 4 stalks green onions
• 1 tablespoon coconut aminos
• 1 lime
• 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Directions

Step 1

Clean the fish and pat it dry with paper towels. Make three diagonal cuts on each side of the fish to help with even cooking.

Step 2

Peel and slice the ginger into thin matchsticks. Thinly slice the green onions on a diagonal, separating the white and green parts.

Step 3

Place a large piece of parchment paper in a steamer basket or on a heat-safe plate that fits inside your steamer setup. Lay the fish on top.

Step 4

Rub the fish with sea salt and black pepper, making sure to get some seasoning into the cuts.

Step 5

Scatter half of the ginger matchsticks and the white parts of the green onions on top of and inside the fish.

Step 6

Set up your steamer over boiling water, making sure that the water does not touch the fish. Cover and steam the fish for about 15-20 minutes, or until the flesh is opaque and easily flakes with a fork.

Step 7

While the fish is steaming, juice the lime and mix it with coconut aminos in a small bowl.

Step 8

Once the fish is cooked, carefully remove it from the steamer and transfer it to a serving platter.

Step 9

Drizzle the coconut aminos mixture over the fish, then top with the remaining ginger, green parts of the green onions, and fresh cilantro.

Step 10

Heat the sesame oil in a small pan until it is hot, then drizzle it over the fish to create a sizzling effect.

Step 11

Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(642.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	761.5

Total Fat 34.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.9g
Cholesterol 249.5mg	0%
Sodium 1722.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 18.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.2g	0%
Total Sugars 5.9g
Protein 95.2g	0%

Vitamin D 907.2IU	0%
Calcium 167.8mg	0%
Iron 4.1mg	0%
Potassium 1731.3mg	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: 40.8%

Protein: 49.4%

Carbs: 9.8%