Steamed Fish in Banana Leaf with Ginger and Lime

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-04 · Updated 2026-05-04

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Delicate white fish fillets steamed in fragrant banana leaves with fresh ginger, lime, and herbs, resulting in a light and aromatic dish. This Asian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs banana leaves, fresh ginger, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 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: 15 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 180 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces (about 6 oz each) white fish fillets (e.g. tilapia or snapper)
4 large pieces, cleaned banana leaves
2 tbsp, julienned fresh ginger
3, thinly sliced garlic cloves
2 tbsp lime juice
2 tbsp fish sauce
1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup, chopped fresh Thai basil
1, thinly sliced red chili
2, sliced green onions

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Instructions

Step 1: Lay 4 large cleaned banana leaf pieces flat and place one 6 oz white fish fillet in the center of each. Top each fillet with 1/2 tbsp julienned fresh ginger, 3/4 sliced garlic cloves, and 1/4 thinly sliced red chili.
Step 2: Drizzle 1/2 tbsp lime juice and 1/2 tbsp fish sauce evenly over each fillet. Sprinkle 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, 1 tbsp chopped fresh Thai basil, and 1/2 sliced green onion on top.
Step 3: Fold the banana leaves to create a sealed packet around each fish fillet, securing with toothpicks if needed.
Step 4: Place the packets in a steamer basket over boiling water, cover, and steam for 12-15 minutes until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Step 5: Carefully open the packets and serve the steamed fish hot with additional fresh herbs if desired.