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Asian Steamed Fish (Ultimate Guide & Video)

Asian Steamed Fish (Ultimate Guide & Video)

Experience healthy, low carb Asian Steamed Fish with a blend of Cantonese and Japanese flavors, perfect for a quick dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Fish and Seafood, Main Course
Cuisine Chinese, Japanese
Servings 2 servings
Calories 338 kcal

Equipment

  • wok or large deep frying pan
  • plate
  • chopsticks
  • metal wok steamer device
  • Bamboo steamer
  • ramekin dish

Ingredients
  

Steamed Fish

  • 2 inches water enough so level is about 2 inches below the steamer
  • 3 slices diakon radish peeled and sliced thin
  • 10 ounces white fish fillets boneless and skinless (cod or any delicate white fish)
  • 1 inch ginger peeled and cut into thin julienne slices
  • 2 bok choy optional, cut in half lengthwise

Asian Sauce

  • ¾ teaspoon dashi powder mixed in ¼ cup water
  • ¼ cup water to mix with dried dashi powder
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 inch ginger peeled and cut into thin julienne slices
  • 3 cloves garlic peeled and minced
  • 6 pieces green onions cut into thirds and sliced horizontally
  • 2 tablespoons mirin Japanese cooking rice wine
  • 1 teaspoon sugar or sugar alternative
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari to keep gluten free
  • ⅛ teaspoon white pepper or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 bunch cilantro optional but very delicious
  • rice optional

Instructions
 

Setup and Cooking

  • Set up your steamer. Use a wok or deep pan, add 2 inches of water, and bring to a boil.
  • Start cooking your rice if desired.
  • Place diakon slices or other vegetables on the steaming plate.
  • Place cod fish on top of the diakon slices.
  • Add julienne sliced ginger on top of fish.
  • Arrange bok choy around fish and steam for 4-10 minutes.
  • In the meantime, make your Asian sauce in a small pan, then strain the sauce.
  • Remove fish and bok choy from steamer, drizzle with sauce and sesame oil, and garnish with cilantro.

Notes

Use any mild flavored sustainable white fish. Steaming time will depend on the size and thickness of the fish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 338kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 42gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 71mgSodium: 1162mgPotassium: 2619mgFiber: 9gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 37532IUVitamin C: 380mgCalcium: 911mgIron: 8mg
Keyword Asian Steamed Fish, Cantonese, Healthy Dinner, Japanese flavors, low carb, quick meal
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