Chinese Ginger Steamed Fish

Name: Chinese Ginger Steamed Fish
Prep time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: China
Ingredients: 2 tilapia fillets (120g each); 3 slices fresh ginger; 2 stalks green onion; 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce; 1 tsp sesame oil; 1 tsp vegetable oil (for drizzle); Fresh cilantro (garnish)

A classic Cantonese steamed fish dish with ginger and scallions — light, fragrant, and among the best CKD-friendly protein sources.

Prep Time 20 min

Servings 2

Calories 190 kcal

CKD Rating Safe

Nutrition per serving

190

Calories

160mg

Phosphorus

160 / 800mg daily limit

280mg

Sodium

280 / 2000mg daily limit

330mg

Potassium

330 / 2000mg daily limit

CKD Dietitian Tip

Steaming preserves nutrients without adding sodium. Tilapia and cod are lower in phosphorus than salmon.

Ingredients

2 tilapia fillets (120g each)
3 slices fresh ginger
2 stalks green onion
1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp vegetable oil (for drizzle)
Fresh cilantro (garnish)

Low Phosphorus Low Sodium

Instructions

1
Place fish on steaming plate. Top with ginger slices.
2
Steam over high heat for 8–10 minutes until fish flakes.
3
Drain any liquid. Top with green onion.
4
Heat oil until just smoking, pour over fish — it will sizzle.
5
Drizzle with soy sauce and sesame oil. Garnish with cilantro.

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