Steamed Ginger-Scallion Fish with Soy-Lime Dressing

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-30 · Updated 2026-05-30

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Tender white fish fillets steamed with fresh ginger and scallions, drizzled with a bright soy and lime dressing for a delicate yet flavorful main dish. This Chinese-inspired seafood recipe (gluten free), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs white fish fillets (cod or tilapia), fresh ginger, julienned, green onions, sliced 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 rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Chinese cuisine 180 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb white fish fillets (cod or tilapia)
2 tbsp fresh ginger, julienned
4 green onions, sliced
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp white pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Season 1 lb white fish fillets with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp white pepper, then place them evenly on a heatproof plate suitable for steaming.
Step 2: Scatter 2 tbsp julienned fresh ginger and 3 sliced green onions evenly over the fish.
Step 3: Prepare a steamer or a large pot with a steaming rack and bring water to a boil. Place the plate with fish into the steamer, cover, and steam over medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes until fish is opaque and flakes easily.
Step 4: While fish steams, in a small bowl whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp fresh lime juice, and 2 tbsp vegetable oil.
Step 5: Remove the steamed fish, sprinkle the remaining 1 sliced green onion on top, and drizzle the soy-lime dressing evenly over the fish before serving immediately.