Thai Lime-Garlic Steamed Fish -

Thai Lime-Garlic Steamed Fish

Thai Lime‑Garlic Steamed Fish is tender white fish fillets marinated in a zesty lime‑ginger‑garlic sauce, steamed until flaky, and garnished with chili and cilantro—fresh, quick, and healthy.

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Ingredients

4 fillets white fish cod or tilapia
Juice and zest of 2 limes
4 cloves garlic minced
2 tbsp fish sauce
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp granulated sugar
1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
1 red chili sliced
1 bunch cilantro chopped

Instructions

Pat fish dry. Whisk lime juice, zest, garlic, fish sauce, soy sauce, sugar, and ginger. Pour over fish and marinate 15–20 minutes.
Transfer fish and marinade to steaming dish. Top with red chili and half the cilantro. Steam 10–12 minutes until opaque and flaky.
Remove from steamer, top with remaining cilantro, and serve hot over rice.