Steamed Halibut with Chili Lime Dressing

Elevate your seafood dinners with this vibrant Steamed Halibut with Chili Lime Dressing! This healthy, quick-to-make recipe highlights tender halibut fillets gently steamed to perfection, ensuring a moist, flaky texture that melts in your mouth. The zesty chili lime dressing, made with fresh lime juice, soy sauce, honey, garlic, and red chili, adds a bold punch of tangy, sweet, and spicy flavors that beautifully complement the delicate fish. Finished with a garnish of fresh cilantro and green onions, this dish is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Ready in just 25 minutes, this low-carb, protein-packed recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or elegant entertaining. Serve with lime wedges for an extra citrus kick and pair with steamed rice or fresh greens for a complete, refreshing meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces (6 oz each) Halibut fillets
• 2 teaspoons Sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 3 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 Red chili, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 Green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 cup Water
• 4 pieces Lime wedges (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the halibut fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Rub each fillet with 1/2 teaspoon of sesame oil and sprinkle lightly with salt. Set aside.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and chopped red chili to make the chili lime dressing. Taste and adjust the sweetness or spiciness as needed.

Step 3

Prepare a steaming setup by adding 1 cup of water to a large skillet or wok fitted with a steamer basket. Bring the water to a gentle simmer over medium heat.

Step 4

Place the halibut fillets in a single layer in the steamer basket. Cover with a lid and steam for 8–10 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.

Step 5

While the halibut is steaming, prepare the garnish ingredients. Chop the fresh cilantro and slice the green onions thinly.

Step 6

Once the halibut is cooked through, carefully remove the fillets from the steamer and transfer them to serving plates.

Step 7

Drizzle each fillet generously with the prepared chili lime dressing. Sprinkle the chopped cilantro and sliced green onions over the top of each piece.

Step 8

Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for an extra burst of citrus flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1124.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1595.6

Total Fat 45.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11.7g
Cholesterol 408.2mg	0%
Sodium 3366.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 20.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.2g	0%
Total Sugars 10.1g
Protein 248.4g	0%

Vitamin D 4082.3IU	0%
Calcium 133.9mg	0%
Iron 4.3mg	0%
Potassium 4821.9mg	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: 27.5%

Protein: 67.0%

Carbs: 5.5%