Half-Steamed Ginger and Scallion Fish Fillets

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-23 · Updated 2026-06-23

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Delicate white fish fillets steamed with fresh ginger and scallions, served with a light soy and sesame dressing. This Chinese-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs white fish fillets (cod or tilapia), fresh ginger, scallions for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 2, 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: 5 min Cook: 10 min Serves 2 Chinese cuisine 220 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 pieces (4 oz each) white fish fillets (cod or tilapia)
1 tbsp julienned fresh ginger
2 stalks thinly sliced scallions
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 cup for steaming water

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Instructions

Step 1: Season 2 white fish fillets (about 4 oz each) evenly with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper and place them in a heatproof shallow dish suitable for steaming.
Step 2: Scatter 1 tbsp julienned fresh ginger and 2 sliced scallion stalks evenly over the fish fillets.
Step 3: Set up a steamer with 1 cup boiling water and steam the fish dish over medium-high heat, covered, for 8-10 minutes until the fish is opaque and flakes easily.
Step 4: While the fish steams, heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a small pan over medium heat until shimmering.
Step 5: Remove the steamed fish from the steamer and drizzle 2 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tsp sesame oil over the fillets.
Step 6: Pour the hot vegetable oil over the ginger and scallions on top of the fish to sizzle the aromatics.
Step 7: Serve immediately with steamed rice or greens.