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Thai Lime Garlic Fish

Delicious Thai Lime Garlic Fish for a Fresh Dinner Breeze

This Thai Lime Garlic Fish recipe is a vibrant, low-carb delight that captures the essence of fresh Thai cuisine.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Marinating Time 20 minutes
Total Time 47 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fish
  • 4 fillets White Fish (Cod or Tilapia)
For the Marinade
  • 1/4 cup Lime Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon Lime Zest
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tablespoon Fish Sauce Can substitute with soy sauce for vegetarian
  • 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce Optional, can reduce or omit for a gluten-free version
  • 1 teaspoon Granulated Sugar Opt for a low-calorie sweetener if desired
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Ginger Grated
For the Heat and Garnish
  • 1 piece Red Chili Sliced, adjust for heat preference
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Chopped, can substitute with Thai basil or mint

Equipment

  • Steamer
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Shallow Dish

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Rinse the white fish fillets under cold water, then pat them dry with paper towels.
  2. In a medium-sized bowl, combine lime juice, lime zest, minced garlic, fish sauce, soy sauce, granulated sugar, and grated ginger. Whisk together.
  3. Place the fish fillets in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for 15 to 20 minutes.
  4. Transfer the fish and marinade into a steaming dish and top with sliced red chili and half of the fresh cilantro.
  5. Preheat the steamer and steam the fish for 10 to 12 minutes until opaque.
  6. Remove from heat and sprinkle the remaining cilantro over the top before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 25gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, dry the fish thoroughly before marinating and use fresh ingredients for maximum flavor.

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