Steamed Fish with Ginger and Scallion Soy Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-28 · Updated 2026-05-28

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Delicate white fish steamed to moist perfection, topped with fragrant julienned ginger, scallions, and a light soy sauce dressing for a healthy, flavorful entrée. This Chinese-inspired seafood recipe (low-fat), ready in about 17 minutes, pairs fresh ginger, julienned, scallions, sliced, light 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 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: 12 min Serves 2 Chinese cuisine 220 cal/serving

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Ingredients

500 g white fish fillets (e.g. cod or tilapia)
2 tbsp fresh ginger, julienned
3 stalks scallions, sliced
3 tbsp light soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp white pepper
1 tbsp cilantro leaves (optional)

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Instructions

Step 1: Season 500 g white fish fillets with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp white pepper evenly on both sides.
Step 2: Place the fillets on a heatproof plate that fits inside a steamer. Scatter 1 tbsp julienned fresh ginger over the fish.
Step 3: Steam over boiling water for 8-10 minutes until the fish turns opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Step 4: While steaming, heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a small pan over medium heat until shimmering but not smoking.
Step 5: Remove fish from steamer and drizzle 3 tbsp light soy sauce and 1 tbsp sesame oil over the fillets. Pour the hot vegetable oil over 3 sliced scallions on top to release their fragrance.
Step 6: Garnish with 1 tbsp fresh cilantro leaves if desired and serve immediately with steamed rice.