Easy Cantonese Steamed Fish Fillets

We make this on default every Monday or Tuesday, it’s part of our healthy “reset” at the start of each week.

I love that it’s clean, high in protein, and full of good fats. The kind of meal that just makes you feel like you’re doing something good for your body without even trying. Most importantly I know the kids will eat it. It’s light, nourishing, and packed full of proteins and nutrients for growing mind and bodies. I usually serve it with plain white rice and a plate of simply cooked greens for an easy, well-balanced dinner that comes together in 15 minutes.

Why I Love It:

✔️ Fish fillets mean no bones, stress-free for kids
✔️ A quick, balanced meal that always feels nourishing
✔️ The sauce is flavourful yet light, full of good for you oils
✔️ Easy to prep and clean up on a busy weeknight
✔️ A meal that looks simple but tastes restaurant-worthy

Ingredients:

For the fish:

- 2 white fish fillets (I LOVE these)
- 4 slices fresh ginger
- 2 stalks spring onion - white parts for steaming, green parts finely shredded for topping
- 1 tsp Chinese cooking wine
- 1 tbsp avocado oil (or any high smoke point oil)
- A few sprigs of parsley, thinly sliced for garnish

For the sauce:

- 2 tsp sugar, dissolved in 1 tbsp hot water
- 1.5 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp fried garlic in oil

Instructions :

1. Line a heat-proof plate with ginger slices and the white parts of the spring onion.
2. Place the fish fillets on top and drizzle with Chinese cooking wine.
3. Steam for 12–15 minutes, or until cooked through.
4. While steaming, heat avocado oil in a small pan until very hot and starting to smoke.
5. Once the fish is done, carefully pour away the fishy steaming liquid.
6. Pour over the prepared soy-sesame sauce, top with parsley and shredded spring onion.
7. Drizzle the hot oil over the top to release the aroma.
8. Serve immediately with white rice and enjoy!

👶🏻 Toddler-Friendly Tip:

For little ones, remove portion of fish for them after steaming, before adding sauce for adults. You may steam without adding Chinese cooking wine if you prefer too.
Flake the fish and mix into rice with a drizzle of broth or warm water to keep it moist.