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Tender Steamed Fish with Soy-Ginger Glaze

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A quick and easy steamed white fish recipe with a flavorful soy-ginger glaze that is tender, flaky, and perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb (450g) white fish fillets (cod, halibut, or sea bass; wild-caught preferred)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 scallions, sliced thin
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
  • Fresh cilantro leaves (for garnish)
  • Extra sliced scallions (for garnish)
  • Toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Rinse fish fillets under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper on both sides. Set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, grated ginger, minced garlic, honey, toasted sesame oil, rice vinegar, and chili flakes if using. Adjust sweetness or acidity as desired.
  3. Fill a large pot or wok with about 2 inches of water and bring to a gentle boil. Place steamer basket or bamboo steamer over the pot, ensuring water does not touch the fish. Line steamer with parchment paper or scallion slices.
  4. Place fish fillets on the steamer, skin-side down if applicable. Spoon about half the soy-ginger glaze evenly over the fillets and scatter sliced scallions on top. Cover and steam for 8 to 10 minutes until fish flakes easily and is opaque.
  5. Carefully transfer fish to a serving plate. Drizzle remaining glaze over the top. Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves, extra scallions, and toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

Notes

Keep an eye on the water level during steaming to prevent drying out. Avoid overcooking the fish; it should flake easily but remain moist. Fresh fish is best; thaw frozen fish gently overnight. Let the glaze sit a few minutes before applying for better flavor infusion. If no steamer is available, use a metal colander over a pot with a lid. Variations include marinating fish before steaming, baking instead of steaming, and substituting ingredients for dietary needs.

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Keywords: steamed fish, soy-ginger glaze, healthy dinner, quick recipe, easy fish recipe, Asian-inspired, weeknight dinner, gluten-free option

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