Thai Lime-Garlic Steamed Fish with Coconut Lemongrass Sauce Bliss

Quick and easy Thai Lime-Garlic Steamed Fish with Coconut Lemongrass Sauce, ready in 30 minutes.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 12

Resting Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Thai

Calories: 300

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Fish

1 whole fresh fish (snapper or tilapia) cleaned and scaled
1 teaspoon salt for seasoning
to taste fresh cracked pepper

For the Sauce

3-4 limes juiced
4 cloves garlic minced
1 piece lemongrass smashed and chopped
1-2 bird's-eye chilies adjust for spice preference
1 cup coconut milk
1 teaspoon fish sauce high-quality Thai
1 teaspoon sugar to taste

For Garnish

to taste fresh cilantro for garnish
to taste mint leaves optional
1 lime slice for decoration
to taste extra chilies optional
1 bulb roasted garlic optional

Equipment

steamer
Large Pot
Mixing Bowl
Plate

Method

Preparation

Score the fish diagonally on each side and season with salt and pepper. Let it rest for 20 minutes.

Cooking

Bring water to a boil in a large pot and prepare a steamer setup. Steam the fish for 8 to 12 minutes until cooked.
Meanwhile, make the sauce by mixing lime juice, minced garlic, chopped lemongrass, coconut milk, fish sauce, and sugar in a bowl.
Taste the sauce and adjust lime juice or sugar as needed.

Serving

Transfer the steamed fish to a platter, drizzle with sauce, and garnish with cilantro, mint, lime, and chilies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh fish and prepare the sauce just before serving. Adjust seasoning according to taste preferences.

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