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Asian Fish with Ginger and Soy

Savory Asian Fish with Ginger and Soy for a Quick Dinner

This Asian Fish with Ginger and Soy recipe is a quick, tasty dish packed with umami flavors, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fish
  • 4 fillets Tilapia (or any mild white fish) Substitutes include cod, basa, or catfish.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon White Pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Neutral Oil (e.g., canola, peanut)
  • 3 tablespoons Light Soy Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger Grated or julienned.
  • 1/4 cup Water
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Wine Vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Crisp Adjust according to heat preference.
For the Garnishes
  • 2 stalks Green Onions (Scallions) Sliced.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Chopped.
  • 1 whole Red Chili (Fresno or Anaheim) Sliced.
  • 1 whole Lime Wedges for serving.

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Julienne fresh ginger and slice the green onions. Cut the red chili into thin rings. Wedge the lime for serving.
  2. Dust tilapia fillets with salt, white pepper, and cornstarch. Set aside while preparing the sauce.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together ginger, soy sauce, water, sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, sugar, and chili crisp until combined.
  4. Heat neutral oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add fish fillets and cook for about 3 minutes until lightly golden.
  5. Flip the fish and pour the sauce over it. Simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until the fish flakes easily.
  6. Transfer fish to a platter and top with green onions, cilantro, and red chili rings. Serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, choose fresh or properly thawed fish. Adjust seasoning and sauce ingredients according to taste preferences.

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