Steamed Halibut With Chili Lime Dressing Recipe

Name: Steamed Halibut With Chili Lime Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the Dressing; 3 limes, juice of; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 teaspoon oyster sauce; 1 garlic clove, roughly chopped (if you're a garlic lover(add more); 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger, roughly chopped; 1/2 teaspoon chili sauce (or hot sauce to taste); For the Fish; 1 lb halibut fillet (or other white fish, sufficient for four servings); 3 roma tomatoes, sliced thinly; 1 cucumber, thinly sliced; 3 ounces of fresh mint; 1 tablespoon fresh Thai basil; 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons fried shallots (optional); 1 tablespoon pickled red chile (optional)

Servings: persons

For the Dressing
3 limes, juice of
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon oyster sauce
1 garlic clove, roughly chopped (if you're a garlic lover(add more)
1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger, roughly chopped
1/2 teaspoon chili sauce (or hot sauce to taste)
For the Fish
1 lb halibut fillet (or other white fish, sufficient for four servings)
3 roma tomatoes, sliced thinly
1 cucumber, thinly sliced
3 ounces of fresh mint
1 tablespoon fresh Thai basil
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons fried shallots (optional)
1 tablespoon pickled red chile (optional)

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For the Dressing.
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Combine the ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth.
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Taste and adjust seasoning.
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For the Fish.
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Steam the filets for 9 to 11 minutes.
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Fan out tomato and cucumber slices on serving platter or on four individual plates.
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Place steamed fish on top of tomato and cucumber.
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Drizzle dressing over fish.
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Rough chop herbs and scatter over the dressed fish.
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Garnish, if you like, with fried shallots and pickled red chilis.
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Note: To fry shallots, thinly slice them and stir fry in hot oil in a wok till they are golden brown--drain on a paper-towel covered rack and serve as a crispy garnish.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the Dressing, 3 limes, juice of, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 tablespoon sugar, and more.

Yes, Steamed Halibut With Chili Lime Dressing falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Steamed Halibut With Chili Lime Dressing

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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