Thai Steamed Fish With Lime and Garlic
Authentic Thai steamed fish with lime and garlic, ready in 30 minutes. Spicy, zesty, and just like what you'd get at a Thai restaurant.
Equipment
- Knife and cutting board
- steamer
Ingredients
- 2 lb fish, tilapia
- 5 1/2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 5 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp palm sugar, chop to measure
- 10 cloves garlic, minced
- 10 chilies, to taste
- 1/3 cup coriander, chopped
- 2 coriander root
- 1/3 cup celery, chopped
- 2 stalks lemongrass, sliced in half
Instructions
- Make sure the fish is cleaned and gutted. Create 3 to 4 diagonal incisions on each side of the fish to allow even cooking. Fill the fish’s abdominal with lemongrass.
- Steam the fish for 15 to 20 minutes. Adjust the time based on the fish’s size (check the table in the post).
- Pound garlic, coriander root, and chilies with a mortar and pestle. Add palm sugar, fish sauce, fresh lime juice and mix into 1 sauce.
- After steaming, transfer the steamed fish to a serving dish and top with the sauce. Garnish with coriander and celery. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use the nutrition card in this recipe as a guideline
Calories: 455kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 73g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 165mg | Sodium: 2563mg | Potassium: 1806mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1497IU | Vitamin C: 229mg | Calcium: 159mg | Iron: 6mg
