Steamed Fish with Ginger & Scallion
White fish steamed with ginger and scallion and finished with a little hot oil — a clean, low-fat main that feels restorative.
Ingredients
- 2 fillets White fish fillet
- 2 tbsp Ginger
- 3 Scallions
- 2 tbsp Soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Neutral oil (optional)
- 2 tbsp Cilantro (optional)
- 1 head Bok choy (optional)
Method
- Cut the ginger into fine matchsticks and slice the scallions into long shreds.
- Lay the fish on a heatproof plate, scatter half the ginger over, and steam over simmering water until it flakes, about 8 minutes.
- Steam the halved bok choy alongside for the last 4 minutes until tender.
- Pour the soy over the fish and pile the rest of the ginger and the scallions on top.
- Heat the oil until smoking and pour it sizzling over the scallions, then scatter the cilantro and serve.
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About Steamed Fish with Ginger & Scallion
This lighter take on Cantonese steamed fish trades the whole fish for individual white fillets, making it a quick, restorative weeknight main rather than a banquet dish. The method stays true to the tradition — fish laid on a heatproof plate with ginger, steamed over simmering water for just minutes until it flakes — but scaled down and rounded out with bok choy steamed alongside so the whole meal comes off the same setup. The fish stays gentle and clean in flavor, the greens tender and sweet.
As with the classic, the payoff comes at the end: soy is poured over, fresh ginger and scallion shreds are piled on top, and smoking oil is poured sizzling over them to release their aroma, with cilantro scattered to finish. The hot oil is what turns a plate of plain steamed fish into something fragrant and craveable, mellowing the raw aromatics into a savory perfume. Low in fat and light on the stomach but full of flavor, it's the kind of dish that feels nourishing after a heavy stretch — serve it with rice or eat it as is.
Steamed Fish with Ginger & Scallion: frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Steamed Fish with Ginger & Scallion?
A serving has about 236 calories — 27.9g protein, 7g carbs, 10.6g fat, 1.6g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.
Is it high in protein?
Each serving has about 27.9g of protein, roughly 47% of its calories.
Is Steamed Fish with Ginger & Scallion gluten-free?
As written, no — it contains Soy sauce. You'd need a certified gluten-free swap for that ingredient to make it gluten-free.
Do I need every ingredient to make Steamed Fish with Ginger & Scallion?
The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out neutral oil, cilantro, bok choy — they're optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.
How many servings does Steamed Fish with Ginger & Scallion make?
This recipe makes 2 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.