Steamed Sea Bass in Ginger Cream
Steamed Sea Bass in Ginger Cream is an elegant dish that combines the delicate flavors of fresh sea bass with a rich, zesty ginger cream sauce. Perfect for impressing guests at dinner parties or for a cozy night in, this recipe is simple yet sophisticated. With just a few key ingredients, you can create a restaurant-quality meal that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 fresh sea bass fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1-inch piece of fresh ginger root, grated
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- Juice of 1 lime
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by gathering all ingredients.
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, lime juice, salt, and pepper; marinate the sea bass fillets for 15 minutes.
- Fill a pot with water and bring it to a gentle simmer. Lightly grease your steaming plate.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine coconut milk, grated ginger, minced garlic, and additional soy sauce; stir until warmed through.
- Place marinated sea bass on the steaming plate and pour half of the ginger cream sauce over it. Steam for 8-10 minutes until fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Drizzle remaining ginger cream sauce over cooked fillets and garnish with chopped green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize by adding fresh herbs like cilantro or swapping out sea bass for cod or halibut. For added nutrition, consider adding steamed vegetables such as bok choy or snap peas.