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Thai Steamed Fish with Lime and Garlic

Thai Steamed Fish with Lime and Garlic for a Light Dinner Delight

Enjoy a quick and healthy Thai Steamed Fish with Lime and Garlic, ready in just 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Sauce Ingredients
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 3 tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 piece Thai Chili optional, deseeded for less heat
  • 2 tablespoons Cilantro chopped
  • 1 cup Chicken Stock low sodium recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar or substitute with honey
  • 2 tablespoons Fish Sauce
Fish Ingredients
  • 2 fillets White Fish black cod recommended, can substitute with tilapia or red snapper

Equipment

  • steamer
  • mixing bowl
  • Spatula or Tongs

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Prepare Your Steamer: Set up your steamer over a large pot filled with water, ensuring the water doesn’t touch the steaming basket. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
  2. Season and Steam the Fish: Pat the white fish dry, season with salt, place in the steamer basket, cover, and steam for about 10 minutes.
  3. Mix the Sauce: Combine warm chicken stock, lime juice, and sugar in a mixing bowl. Stir until sugar dissolves.
  4. Add Flavorful Ingredients: Incorporate minced garlic, chopped cilantro, and Thai chili into the sauce and stir well.
  5. Finish Steaming the Fish: Carefully lift the fish from the steamer and transfer it to a serving plate.
  6. Drizzle and Serve: Generously drizzle the prepared sauce over the steamed fish and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure the water is at a gentle simmer before placing the fish in the steamer; season lightly and always use fresh ingredients for best results.

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