Lemon Garlic Fish
Lemon Garlic Fish is a delightful Kosher Chinese seafood dish that features tender fish fillets infused with aromatic garlic and zesty lemon, creating a refreshing taste experience. This dish is not only simple to prepare but also packed with flavor, making it a perfect centerpiece for a light meal.

30 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Chinese
265 kcal
Ingredients
- White fish fillets (such as cod or tilapia) - 300 grams
- Garlic - 4 cloves, minced
- Fresh lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
- Lemon zest - 1 teaspoon
- Soy sauce (low sodium) - 2 tablespoons
- Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
- Fresh ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
- Green onions - 2, chopped
- Cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
- Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
- Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
- Cornstarch - 1 tablespoon
- Water - 1/4 cup
Steps
- In a bowl, combine the minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, soy sauce, sesame oil, grated ginger, salt, and black pepper to create a marinade.
- Add the fish fillets to the marinade, ensuring they are evenly coated. Let them marinate for 15 minutes in the refrigerator.
- While the fish is marinating, prepare a steaming setup using a bamboo steamer or a heatproof plate over a pot of boiling water.
- Once the fish has marinated, place the fillets in the steamer and pour the remaining marinade over them.
- Cover and steam the fish for about 10-12 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- In a small saucepan, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Bring it to a gentle simmer while stirring until it thickens slightly.
- Serve the steamed fish hot, drizzled with the thickened marinade, and garnish with chopped green onions and cilantro.
Nutrition
- Calories: 265
- Protein: 36 g
- Carbs: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 570 mg
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
- Total Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Water: 0.2 L
Health Benefits
- High in protein, supporting muscle health and repair.
- Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, promoting heart health.
Tags
ChineseKosherSeafood Dish