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Simple Steamed Fish Ready in 20 minutes

Recipe by Arti Rout

updated on- December 11, 2025

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Easy Dinner Recipe

This Cantonese-style steamed fish is very easy to make and full of flavour. You only need a few simple ingredients like fish, soy sauce, green onion and a little oil that’s it. The whole meal comes together in just a few minutes. The fish turns out tender, juicy and naturally sweet while the sauce adds a perfect balance of savory notes.

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Perfect bite will come with Rice only

Low Carb and Delicious, Ideal for Weight Loss

It’s a light, healthy dish that works well for weeknight dinners or when you want something tasty without spending much time in the kitchen. Enjoy it with steamed rice for a complete and satisfying meal. This Cantonese-Style Steamed Fish will be ready in just 20 minutes, your lunch or dinner will be ready. At first, I removed all the water after steaming but then I added it back because I realized the fish juices come naturally from the fish and make the recipe even more delicious.

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Few Ingredients needed Fish, Sauce, Ginger, Chilli and Shallots

Tender, juicy steamed fish with bold flavour — simple to make, impossible to forget.

The magic happens in the steam. The fish turns out tender, juicy, and naturally sweet, while the sauce layers on those irresistible savory notes. It’s light yet satisfying, simple yet sophisticated. And the best part? Once you’ve tried it, you’ll realize this dish isn’t just a one-time wonder, rather it’s the kind of recipe that slips effortlessly into your weekly rotation. Quick to make, healthy to eat, and guaranteed to impress every single time.

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Recipe

20 minutes Warm and Satisfying Dinner

Recipe by – Arti Rout
After a long day at work when you're tired and craving something easy, warm, delicious and quick so this steamed fish is the perfect dinner, it takes only 20 minutes and your meal will be on the table in no time. It’s light yet satisfying with tender fish and a comforting savoury sauce. Best of all, it requires very little cleanup, making it ideal for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch
Servings 2
Calories 36 kcal
number of servings2

Ingredients

  • 8 0z Cat Fish Fillet
  • 1 Big Thumb Size Ginger
  • 6 Scallion
  • 2 Green Chilli
  • 1/4 tspn Shaoxing Wine
  • 2 tspn Light Soy Sauce
  • 1/2 tspn Sugar
  • 1 tspn Sesame Oil
  • 3 tbsp Warm Water
  • 2 tbsp Neutral Oil

Instructions
 

  • Season the fish with salt and lightly drizzle some Chinese cooking wine over it.
  • Peel the ginger slice few pieces and rest julienne it as thin as possible.
  • Cut the scallions into 3-inch pieces, will use 4–5 pieces for the bottom of the plate and rest of them sliced thinly.
  • Place the sliced ginger and scallion pieces along with chilli at the bottom of the bowl then put the fish on top.
  • Steam the fish on medium low heat for 8-10 minutes
  • By the time make the sauce by mixing soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil and water.
  • Once done remove the fish, drain out 3/4 of liquid and add the julienned ginger and scallions on top.
  • Pour the sauce over the fish and heat the oil until it’s just about to smoke.
  • Pour the hot oil over the ginger and scallions, That's it now enjoy with rice.
  • For a visual reference you can watch our video linked below.
  • Enjoy😋

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NUTRITION INFO

Nutrition Facts
20 minutes Warm and Satisfying Dinner
Amount per Serving
Calories
36
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
1
g
2
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.1
g
1
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
0.3
g
Cholesterol
 
2
mg
1
%
Sodium
 
214
mg
9
%
Potassium
 
130
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
 
7
g
2
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
3
g
3
%
Protein
 
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
 
361
IU
7
%
Vitamin C
 
12
mg
15
%
Calcium
 
27
mg
3
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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