Sugar-Free Oriental Steamed Fish

Delight your taste buds with this aromatic and healthy **Sugar-Free Oriental Steamed Fish** recipe, a perfect balance of freshness and flavor. This dish features a tender whole fish, such as sea bass or snapper, infused with the delicate flavors of ginger, garlic, and scallions, all brought together with a light soy sauce and fish sauce blend. Steamed to perfection, the fish is finished with a drizzle of sesame oil, fresh lime juice, and a touch of coriander for a zesty, fragrant finish. Completely free of added sugars, this dish is an excellent choice for health-conscious diners seeking authentic Asian cuisine. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s ideal as a light, elegant entrée served alongside steamed rice or vegetable sides.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 medium-sized, about 1.5 lbs whole fresh fish (sea bass or snapper)
• 2 inches, julienned fresh ginger
• 4 large, thinly sliced garlic cloves
• 4 stalks, sliced into 2-inch pieces scallions
• 3 tablespoons light soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons fish sauce
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 1 juiced fresh lime
• 0.5 cup, chopped fresh coriander leaves
• 1 thinly sliced (optional) fresh red chili
• 0 to taste salt
• 0 to taste black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Clean and rinse the whole fresh fish thoroughly under cold water. Pat it dry with paper towels.

Step 2

Make 2-3 diagonal slashes on each side of the fish for better flavor absorption.

Step 3

Season the fish with salt and black pepper, ensuring the seasoning gets into the slashes and cavity.

Step 4

Prepare a steamer setup: Fill a large pot or wok with about 2 inches of water and bring it to a boil. Place a steaming rack or a heatproof plate above the water level.

Step 5

On a heatproof plate that fits into your steamer, lay down half of the julienned ginger and garlic slices.

Step 6

Place the fish on top of the ginger and garlic bed. Distribute the remaining ginger and garlic slices over the fish.

Step 7

Pour the light soy sauce and fish sauce evenly over the fish.

Step 8

Set the plate with the fish onto the steaming rack. Cover the pot or wok with a lid and steam the fish over medium-high heat for 15-20 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.

Step 9

In the last 2 minutes of steaming, add the scallions on top of the fish, then cover again to allow the steam to soften them.

Step 10

Once cooked, carefully remove the plate from the steamer to avoid burns from the steam.

Step 11

Drizzle the steamed fish with sesame oil and fresh lime juice. For added heat, sprinkle with sliced red chili if using.

Step 12

Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.

Step 13

Serve immediately, enjoying the dish with steamed rice or as part of a meal with other sugar-free oriental dishes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1096.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1261.7

Total Fat 59.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11.7g
Cholesterol 374.2mg	0%
Sodium 8117.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 34.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.9g	0%
Total Sugars 5.4g
Protein 150.7g	0%

Vitamin D 1360.8IU	0%
Calcium 353.9mg	0%
Iron 9.0mg	0%
Potassium 3392.2mg	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: 42.2%

Protein: 47.2%

Carbs: 10.7%