Thai-style Steamed Fish [Bulkbites.com]

• Servings: 2
• Time: 5 minutes

Trout is extremely rich in omega-3 fatty acids, protein and a number of essential nutrients like phosphorous, sodium, etc. Including trout in your diet helps to reduce high blood cholesterol levels and increased lean muscle mass. Pak choi is an extremely nutritious food as it is packed with essential nutrients like vitamin C, vitamin K, calcium and dietary fiber. Eating Pak choi helps to strengthen the immune system.

Nutrition

• calories: 255
• protein: 38
• carbs: 8
• fat: 8
• saturated fat: 0.01
• polyunsaturated fat: 0.02
• monounsaturated fat: 0
• cholesterol: 0
• sodium: 1008
• potassium: 103
• dietary fiber: 0.57
• sugars: 1.22
• vitamin a: 6
• vitamin c: 12
• calcium: 17
• iron: 1
• magnesium: 0
• complex carbs: 6.21
• other fats: 7.97

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp Soy sauce made from soy (tamari)
• 3 1 piece baby pak choi
• 1 lemon yields Lemon juice, raw
• 1 tsp Lemon rind, grated
• 1 1 tsp red chili flakes
• 1 clove Garlic, raw
• 1 tsp Fresh ginger
• 2 1 fillet trout
• 1 large Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw

Instructions

• Place the trout fillets side by side on a foil and spread lemon rind, chili flakes, garlic and ginger over them. Pour lemon juice and spread out the pieces of pak choi over the trout fillets.
• Now pour soy sauce over the pak choi and seal the foil to make a package. Make sure that you leave a little space at the top of package for the steam to circulate whilst the trout fillets are being cooked.
• Steam the trout fillets for 10-12 minutes. You may use a steamer for cooking the fish. Else, place the fillets on a heatproof plate over a pan of gently simmering water. Cover the plate with a lid and steam.
• Serve hot.