Keto Cantonese Steamed Fish

Tender, Basa fish is steamed to perfection then topped with freshly sliced ginger, scallions, and chopped cilantro that have been sizzled in oil and blended with a combination of soy sauce and sesame seed oil. The flavors might sound simple, but the flavor impact is enormous! You will love this straightforward Keto fish recipe that is easy for weeknight dinners using ingredients that can always be on hand.

What other fish can I use?

Any tender, white-fleshed fish can be used like tilapia, cod, catfish, flounder, and so forth.

What can I use if I do not have a steamer?

You can use a large saucepot or pan with a metal rack placed into the bottom. Fill the saucepot with a couple of inches of water or at a level right underneath the metal rack. Make sure you have a lid that fits the saucepot so it can hold in the steam.

Other suggestions

Feel free to top the steamed fish with julienned dried shiitake mushrooms that have been rehydrated. Dried shiitake mushrooms are super flavorful and pair well with fish.

Serving suggestions

Serve this steamed fish with other Keto Chinese side dishes like Keto Roasted Bok Choy https://www.carbmanager.com/recipe/keto-roasted-bok-choy.

Net Carbs

2.8 g
Fiber

1.6 g
Total Carbs

3.5 g
Protein

21.9 g
Fats

25.1 g

330 cals

Quantity

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Mild Flavor Swai Fillets by Kroger

2 fillet
Ginger

1 ounce
Scallions

1 medium - 4 1/8" long
Cilantro

½ cup, chopped
Avocado Oil

2 tablespoon
Soy Sauce

2 teaspoon
Coarse Kosher Salt by Morton

⅛ tsp
Sesame Seed Oil Anoriental Seasoning by Dynasty

1 teaspoon

Step 1

Place a large saucepan filled with several inches of water over medium high heat. Bring the water to a boil.
Step 2

In the meantime, place the fish on a plate and set the plate inside the steamer basket. Once the water is at a boil, place the steamer with the steamer lid on over the pot. Steam for 8-10 minutes or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
Step 3

Heat oil in a small saute pan over medium heat until hot. Add julienned ginger and cook until it has browned slightly, about 1-3 minutes. Turn the heat down to low if the ginger is browning too quickly. Add the soy sauce and sesame oil to the ginger mixture and the kosher salt. Stir well.
Step 4

Immediately top the fish with the chopped cilantro and julienned scallions.
Step 5

Pour this immediately into the fish with the cilantro and scallions. Serve immediately. Feel free to serve the fish with some sliced chilies on top.