Steamed Rice Wrapped Fish with Spicy Citrus Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-28 · Updated 2026-06-28

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Delicate white fish fillets are steamed wrapped in fragrant rice paper and served with a bright, spicy citrus dipping sauce for a light and refreshing meal. This Vietnamese-inspired seafood recipe (gluten free), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs rice paper sheets, fresh lime juice, fish sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 3, 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: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 3 Vietnamese cuisine 220 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 oz white fish fillets (such as cod or tilapia)
6 rice paper sheets
3 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp honey
1/2 tsp red chili flakes
1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro leaves
2 stalks, thinly sliced green onions
1 tsp grated ginger
1 cup water
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Pour 1 cup warm water into a shallow bowl. Dip 1 rice paper sheet into the water for 10 seconds until soft and pliable. Lay it flat on a clean surface.
Step 2: Place 2 oz of white fish fillet (12 oz total divided into 6 portions) in the center of the softened rice paper. Season with 1/8 tsp salt and a pinch of 1/4 tsp black pepper.
Step 3: Fold the rice paper over the fish, tucking in the edges to form a sealed packet. Repeat with remaining fish and rice paper sheets.
Step 4: Set up a steamer with boiling water and steam the wrapped fish packets for 8 minutes over medium-high heat until the fish is opaque and flakes easily.
Step 5: While steaming, combine 3 tbsp fresh lime juice, 2 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tbsp honey, 1/2 tsp red chili flakes, 1 tsp grated ginger, 1 tbsp vegetable oil, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, and 2 sliced green onions in a small bowl. Stir well until honey dissolves.
Step 6: Remove steamed fish packets carefully and serve immediately with the spicy citrus sauce drizzled over or as a dipping sauce on the side.