Steamed Fish with Lime and Chile - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 2

Dinner

This Steamed Fish with Lime and Chile is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by /contributors/andy-ricker This is the definition of minimalist Thai cooking. The steam not only gently cooks the fish until just tender but also creates an instant, complex sauce from a handful of basic ingredients. Scoring the fish's flesh all

Ingredients

4 large garlic cloves, crushed
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro stems plus cilantro leaves for garnish
1 tablespoon chopped green Thai chiles
2 tablespoons (or more) fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons Thai fish sauce (nam pla)
1 tablespoon sugar
Pinch of freshly ground white or black pepper
1 whole head-on black bass or rainbow trout (1 1/2-2 pounds), cleaned, scored to the bone on both sides in 1" intervals
2 tablespoons low-salt chicken broth
1 lime, cut into thin rounds
Steamed jasmine rice
Special equipment: A large bamboo steamer

Instructions

In a clay mortar, lightly pound garlic, cilantro stems, and chiles with a wooden pestle until a coarse paste forms. Add 2 tablespoons lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, and pepper; mix with a spoon to combine. (Alternatively, pulse in a mini-processor until a loose paste forms.) Set sauce aside.
Place fish on a plate that will fit inside the steamer with some wiggle room; pour reserved paste over. In a wide pot, add water to a depth of 1". Bring to a boil. Transfer fish on plate to steamer. Set steamer over pot and pour chicken broth over fish. Cover; steam fish until cooked through, 12-15 minutes.
Using 2 large spatulas, transfer fish to a serving platter. Spoon juices on plate in steamer over fish. Drizzle with lime juice, if desired. Garnish with lime slices and cilantro leaves. Serve with steamed rice.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Steamed Fish with Lime and Chile good for PCOS?

Yes, this Steamed Fish with Lime and Chile recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Dinner with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 2 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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