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Steamed fish with garlic and ginger

Steamed fish on plate with green vegetables and rice in the background
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Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Serves: 4
Steamed fish on plate with green vegetables and rice in the background
  • 2 serves of vegetables per 
  • serving
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Ingredients

4 small white fish fillets
2 tbsp reduced-salt soy sauce*
1 tbsp ginger, finely sliced or grated
2 cloves garlic, finely sliced
1 tbsp olive oil
1 bunch bok choy, leaves separated and halved lengthwise
1 bunch broccolini, ends trimmed and halved lengthwise

* Gluten free if using gluten-free soy sauce

Savvy swaps

You can swap:

Fresh fish fillets
Frozen fish fillets, thawed
White fish
Salmon
Bok choy
Choy sum or other leafy green vegetable
Broccolini
Broccoli

Tips

  • Using reduced-salt soy sauce helps to reduce your sodium intake.  
  • Fish is a good source of protein. Protein is important for our cells to grow and repair. 
  • Broccoli and bok choy are a good source of fibre.  

  • Leftover fresh ginger can be cut in chunks and frozen. Frozen ginger can be grated straight from the freezer, no need to thaw it first.    
  • The whole of the broccolini and bok choy, including the stems can be used. 

  • Thawed frozen white fish fillets can be a cheaper option than fresh fish.  
  • Use any leafy green vegetables that are in season or try frozen if they are cheaper.  
  • Jarred garlic and ginger can be used to save time and money. 

Method

Step 1
Line a large steamer basket with baking paper. Place fish in a single layer on top of the baking paper. 

Step 2
Mix soy sauce, ginger and garlic in a small jug or bowl.  

Step 3
Pour the sauce over the fish and steam for 8-10 minutes or until fish is just cooked through (thicker fillets may need a little longer). Carefully remove fish from steamer basket, reserving any remaining sauce.  

Step 4
Meanwhile, heat oil in a wok or large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add bok choy and broccolini and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are soft.  

Step 5
Divide stir-fried vegetables between plates, top with fish and spoon over sauce.


Serving suggestion: serve with brown rice and lemon wedges.
 

Tips

  • Using reduced-salt soy sauce helps to reduce your sodium intake.  
  • Fish is a good source of protein. Protein is important for our cells to grow and repair. 
  • Broccoli and bok choy are a good source of fibre.  

  • Leftover fresh ginger can be cut in chunks and frozen. Frozen ginger can be grated straight from the freezer, no need to thaw it first.    
  • The whole of the broccolini and bok choy, including the stems can be used. 

  • Thawed frozen white fish fillets can be a cheaper option than fresh fish.  
  • Use any leafy green vegetables that are in season or try frozen if they are cheaper.  
  • Jarred garlic and ginger can be used to save time and money. 

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