1.5 lbs – Sea Bass or Tilapia Fish of choice (approx 680 grams)
2 Scallions thinly sliced and long (more if preferred)
¼ cup Ginger sliced thinly
2 tbsp Sesame oil/Vegetable oil
1 tbsp Low Sodium Soya Sauce or Soy Sauce Substitute
¼ cup water
- Clean fish well, remove scales and fins, rinse all the internals to remove any necessary remains.
- Thinly slice ginger, scallions and place half amount inside the fish. Set the rest aside to use later
- Prepare your steaming set-up, and fill a deep wok or pan with 1-2 inches of water. Using a steam rack carefully place a plate on top with the fish on a dish. Bring the water to a boil
- Cover the wok with a lid. Steam the fish between 8-12 minutes or until the flesh of the fish is no longer translucent and flakes apart. Garnish with the remaining ginger and scallions
- Warm up sesame oil and low sodium soy sauce in a separate pan, and pour it over the fish after it is fully steamed. Serve immediately!
Servings per recipe: 8
Serving size: 85 g (3 oz)
2.8 Protein choices
0.5 Carb choice
What is one exchange?
- 1 Protein Choice = 1oz of meat or 7g of dietary protein
- 1 Starch Choice = about 15g of carbohydrates
- 1 Fruit or Vegetable Choice = ½ cup
- 1 Milk Choice = ½ cup
