Banana Leaf-Wrapped Steamed Fish with Ginger and Scallions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-17 · Updated 2026-06-17

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Delicate white fish steamed in banana leaves with aromatic ginger, scallions, and a light soy sauce dressing, highlighting Filipino coastal flavors. This Filipino-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs fresh ginger, sliced into thin strips, scallions, sliced into 2-inch pieces, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Filipino cuisine 220 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 pounds whole white fish (tilapia or snapper), cleaned and scaled
2 tbsp fresh ginger, sliced into thin strips
4 stalks scallions, sliced into 2-inch pieces
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp vegetable oil
4 large sheets banana leaves
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
for serving fresh lime wedges

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Instructions

Step 1: Rinse 1.5 pounds whole white fish and pat dry. Season inside and out with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper.
Step 2: Place 4 large banana leaf sheets on a flat surface and lightly warm over low flame or hot water until pliable.
Step 3: On each banana leaf, place half the fish and top with 1 tbsp sliced fresh ginger strips and 2 sliced scallion stalks.
Step 4: Drizzle 1.5 tbsp soy sauce and 1/2 tbsp vegetable oil evenly over the fish.
Step 5: Fold banana leaves tightly around the fish to form packets, securing with kitchen twine or toothpicks if needed.
Step 6: Set up a steamer pot with boiling water and steam the banana leaf packets for 15-20 minutes until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Step 7: Carefully unwrap packets, transfer fish to plates, and serve with fresh lime wedges to squeeze over the fish for a bright finish.