Thai-style steamed fish
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👉 Thai-style steamed fish is a light, healthy dinner. Fish fillets are steamed in a foil parcel with ginger, garlic, chilli, lime and soy sauce alongside tender pak choi – ready in 15 minutes.
🍳 How to Make Thai-Style Steamed Fish
1. Build the parcel. Lay the fish fillets side by side on a large square of foil. Scatter over the ginger, garlic, chilli and lime zest and drizzle with lime juice
2. Add the greens. Arrange the pak choi around and on top of the fish and pour the soy sauce over the pak choi
3. Seal. Fold the foil loosely into a parcel, leaving space at the top so the steam can circulate
4. Steam. Steam for 15 minutes. No steamer? Put the parcel on a heatproof plate over a pan of gently simmering water and cover with a lid
😋 Why You’ll Love Thai-Style Steamed Fish
Steaming keeps the fish moist and lets the fresh Thai aromatics shine. It is low in fat and full of flavor, with almost no washing up.
💡 Tips for the Best Thai-Style Steamed Fish
- Trout, salmon or any white fish work well.
- Don’t seal the foil too tightly.
- Check the fish flakes easily before serving.
- Serve with jasmine rice to soak up the juices.
🍽️ Serving & Storage
Serve immediately with rice or noodles.
❓ Thai-Style Steamed Fish FAQ
Can I bake the parcel?
Yes – bake at 200°C for 15–20 minutes.
Is it spicy?
Mildly – remove the chilli seeds for less heat.
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