Cantonese Steamed Sole

Cantonese Steamed Sole is a delicate and flavorful dish that highlights the fresh taste of sole, enhanced by aromatic ginger and scallions. This healthy seafood dish is steamed to perfection, resulting in a light and nourishing meal.

Ingredients

• Sole fillets - 300 grams
• Fresh ginger - 10 grams, julienned
• Scallions - 2, sliced thinly
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Cooking wine (Shaoxing) - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Fresh cilantro - 10 grams, for garnish
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Prepare the sole fillets by rinsing them under cold water and patting dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
2. Place the sole fillets in a heatproof dish that fits inside your steamer.
3. Sprinkle the julienned ginger and minced garlic evenly over the fillets.
4. In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, sesame oil, and cooking wine. Pour this mixture over the fish.
5. Top the fillets with sliced scallions.
6. Fill the steamer with water, bringing it to a boil. Once boiling, place the dish with the fish in the steamer basket, cover, and steam for about 10-12 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
7. Once done, carefully remove the dish from the steamer and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 200
• Protein: 36 g
• Carbs: 6 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 5 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• High in lean protein which supports muscle health.
• Rich in omega-3 fatty acids which are beneficial for heart health.

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