White Fish Fillets with Ginger and Soy Recipe
This simple, flavorful White Fish Fillets with Ginger and Soy recipe features delicate white fish cooked quickly in a savory ginger-soy broth. The fish is gently simmered in a sauté pan and finished with fresh scallions and cilantro for an aromatic, light, and healthy meal perfect for any day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes active plus 10-15 minutes resting
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Fish and Marinade
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
- 1 1/2 pounds white fish fillets (such as cod, tilapia, or halibut)
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/2 cup chopped scallions
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
Garnish
- Shredded scallions for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the oil and ginger: In a 12-inch sauté pan or a deep skillet, warm the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the minced fresh ginger and cook for about 30 seconds until it becomes aromatic and sizzling.
- Add fish and liquids: Carefully place the white fish fillets in the pan. Pour in the soy sauce, water, then add chopped scallions, fresh cilantro, and rice vinegar around the fish.
- Simmer and steep the fish: Bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Once boiling, cover the pan with a lid and immediately remove it from the heat source. Allow the fish to sit undisturbed in the covered pan for 10 minutes, or 15 minutes if using larger fillets, so the fish gently cooks through in the steaming broth.
- Serve: Using a spatula, transfer the cooked fish fillets carefully into shallow serving bowls. Pour the flavorful broth over each portion and garnish generously with shredded scallions for added freshness and crunch.
Notes
- Choose firm white fish fillets such as cod, tilapia, or halibut for best results.
- If fillets are extra thick, increase the resting time to 15 minutes to ensure thorough cooking.
- Adjust soy sauce quantity to taste for saltiness preference.
- Serve this dish with steamed rice or lightly sautéed vegetables for a complete meal.
- To keep fish moist, avoid stirring or flipping during the steeping process.
Keywords: white fish fillets, ginger soy fish, quick fish recipe, Asian fish recipe, healthy fish dish
