Whole30 Oriental Steamed Fish

Delight your taste buds with this vibrant and aromatic Whole30 Oriental Steamed Fish, a healthy and flavor-packed dish that’s perfect for clean eating enthusiasts. Featuring tender white fish fillets infused with the zesty combination of fresh ginger, lemongrass, and garlic, this recipe is a celebration of Asian-inspired flavors. A drizzle of tangy coconut aminos, lime juice, and fish sauce adds a savory-sweet balance that complements the natural sweetness of the fish. Punctuated with the brightness of cilantro and the heat of red chili, this dish comes together effortlessly in just 30 minutes. Served hot, it’s a guilt-free, gluten-free, and paleo-friendly meal paired perfectly with steamed vegetables or cauliflower rice. Embrace the simplicity and authentic flavors of this Whole30-compliant steamed fish recipe that’s destined to be a weeknight favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 6-ounce fillets fresh white fish fillets (such as cod or halibut)
• 2 tablespoons, finely julienned fresh ginger
• 4 stalks, cut into 2-inch pieces and julienned green onions
• 1 stalk, finely chopped lemongrass
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 thinly sliced red chili
• 3 tablespoons coconut aminos
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 roughly chopped small bunch cilantro
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Start by cleaning and patting dry the fish fillets with paper towels. Season both sides of each fillet with salt and black pepper.

Step 2

Prepare a steamer basket (or use a heat-resistant plate placed inside a pot with a lid) and line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.

Step 3

Arrange the fish fillets on the parchment paper in the steamer basket, ensuring they are in a single layer and not overlapping.

Step 4

In a small bowl, mix together the coconut aminos, lime juice, sesame oil, and fish sauce. Stir well to combine, then set the sauce mixture aside.

Step 5

Scatter the ginger, green onions, lemongrass, garlic, and red chili evenly over the fish fillets.

Step 6

Bring a pot with a few inches of water to a simmer, place the steamer basket over it, and cover with a lid.

Step 7

Steam the fish fillets over medium heat for 10-12 minutes or until they are opaque and flake easily with a fork.

Step 8

Once the fish is fully cooked, carefully transfer the fillets onto a serving dish, pouring any collected juices over them.

Step 9

Spoon the sauce mixture evenly over each fillet.

Step 10

Garnish the steamed fish with freshly chopped cilantro before serving.

Step 11

Serve the Whole30 Oriental Steamed Fish hot, optionally with a side of steamed vegetables or cauliflower rice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(402.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	389.4

Total Fat 15.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.9g
Cholesterol 48.8mg	0%
Sodium 4510.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 39.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.5g	0%
Total Sugars 11.9g
Protein 25.0g	0%

Vitamin D 226.8IU	0%
Calcium 157.8mg	0%
Iron 8.0mg	0%
Potassium 1265.7mg	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: 35.2%

Protein: 25.2%

Carbs: 39.6%