Steamed Lemon-Garlic Ginger Fish with Herbal Broth

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-08 · Updated 2026-06-08

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A delicate steamed white fish infused with garlic, ginger, and lemon, accompanied by a light herbal broth to help soothe sinus congestion. This Asian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs white fish fillets, fresh ginger, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 170 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: 10 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 170 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 fillets (6 oz each), such as cod or tilapia white fish fillets
1 tbsp, julienned fresh ginger
4 cloves, thinly sliced garlic cloves
1, thinly sliced fresh lemon
3 stalks, chopped green onions
2 cups low sodium chicken broth
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
2 tbsp, chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Place 4 white fish fillets (6 oz each) on a heatproof plate suitable for steaming. Top each fillet with 1 tbsp julienned fresh ginger, 4 thinly sliced garlic cloves, and 1 sliced fresh lemon.
Step 2: Pour 2 cups low sodium chicken broth mixed with 2 tbsp soy sauce into a wok or large pot fitted with a steamer rack. Bring broth to a boil over high heat.
Step 3: Carefully place the plate with fish onto the steamer rack. Cover and steam fish for 8-10 minutes until opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Step 4: Remove fish from steamer, drizzle with 1 tsp sesame oil, sprinkle 3 chopped green onions and 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro. Season with 1/4 tsp black pepper.
Step 5: Serve fish with a small bowl of the warm broth on the side to sip, which helps clear sinuses and soothes cold symptoms.