Welcome to Day 18 of Cooking 20 Minute Dinner for 21 Days! Today we are making a Thai inspired recipe, Steamed Fish with Lime and Garlic. The perfectly Steamed Fish is coated in a sour, garlicky, spicy, and slightly sweet sauce. Since it is packed with fresh cilantro, it is also savory and refreshing at the same time! Steamed Fish with Lime and Garlic is perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner and is super easy to make at home.
When I visited Thailand a few years ago, one of the first meals I had was Steamed Fish with Lime and Garlic. Even though it was hot and humid outside, a steaming hot steam fish was the most refreshing thing I could ask for! The garlic and lime balanced each other out and but not overpowering where you can’t taste the fish’s freshness. Once I came back from my travels, I knew I wanted to recreate an easy and accessible version that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner.
I am using two black cod pieces today since I love how fatty and rich it is; however, you can also use any other white fish of your choices, such as tilapia, red snapper, or barramundi. I am using just a filet today since I know not everyone has access to whole fish; however, you can also double the sauce and use a whole fish.
Those who can’t handle the heat, skip the Thai Chili, and it will taste just as good. If you want a milder taste of the Thai Chili, you can also remove the seeds first, soak the Thai chili in water for 5 minutes, drain and add it to the sauce. Make sure to not rub your eyes after chopping up Thai chili; trust me, it hurts.
10 cloves of Garlic (minced)
6 tbsp of Fresh Lime Juice
3-4 Thai Chili (chopped)
8 stalks of cilantro (chopped)
¼ cup of Chicken Stock
3 tbsp of Sugar
3 tbsp of Fish Sauce
2 piece of White Fish
- Steam the fish for 10 minutes or until fully cooked
- In a bowl, mix warm chicken stock and sugar until sugar is fully dissolved
- Add in minced garlic, chopped cilantro, chopped Thai chili, and fish sauce.
- Once the fish is fully steamed, transfer the fish to another serving plate
- Drizzle the fish all over the fish and enjoy!
Steamed Fish with Lime and Garlic
Materials
- 10 cloves Garlic minced
- 6 tbsp Fresh Lime Juice
- 3-4 pieces Thai Chili chopped
- 8 stalked Cilrantro chopped
- 1/4 cup Chicken Stalk
- 3 tbsp Sugar
- 3 tbsp Fish Sauce
- 2 pieces White Fish
Instructions
- Steam the fish for 10 minutes or until fully cooked
- In a bowl, mix warm chicken stock and sugar until sugar is fully dissolved
- Add in minced garlic, chopped cilantro, chopped Thai chili, and fish sauce.
- Once the fish is fully steamed, transfer the fish to another serving plate
- Drizzle the fish all over the fish and enjoy!
This was so so so good. My husband is Cambodian, and he kept drooling and said it reminded him of a dish his grandmother makes. I omitted the chili peppers from the sauce so it wouldn’t kill my kids and just sprinkled a couple on top of the adult plates before pouring the sauce on top. Win-win. Thanks Tiffy!