A healthy serving of fish is a great source of protein and will also contribute to your Omega 3 intake.
And as with all protein, this Thai Style Steamed Fish recipe will make you feel more satisfied for longer, which can be a great bonus for 5:2 fasting days.
This dish is full of flavor and will go great with steamed rice or even on its own.
Serves 1 – 209 calories
Ingredients
- 1 trout fillet of about 2.6 Oz / 75g (143 calories)
- 2 baby bok choy, quartered lengthwise (4 calories)
- 1 clove of garlic, chopped (4 calories)
- Small piece of fresh ginger, peeled and chopped (5 calories)
- 1 red chili, seeded and chopped (18 calories)
- Juice of 1 lime and grated zest (25 calories)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (10 calories)
- Optional – steamed jasmine rice with sesame seeds mixed in
Method
- Place the fish, on a large piece of foil.
- Sprinkle the chopped chili, garlic and ginger and lime zest over the fish.
- Drizzle the lime juice over the fish and arrange the pieces of bok choy on top and around the fish.
- Pour the soy sauce to coat the bok choy well and seal the foil to form a loose package. Be sure to leave adequate space at the top for the steam to circulate while the fish is cooking.
- Steam for 15 minutes until cooked and serve alone or with jasmine rice (1/3 cup rice – add 56 calories).
Calories: 209 per serving
Servings: 1
Enjoy!
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