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Steamed Tilapia with Sesame Seeds, Ginger and Green Onion
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Steamed Tilapia with Sesame Seeds, Ginger and Green Onion

7 ingredients Serves 4. openrecipes
Steamed Tilapia with Sesame Seeds, Ginger and Green Onion

The sesame seeds featured here provide calcium, vitamin E and amino acids—plus a rich, nutty flavor. If you like, serve this simple dish with cooked greens and steamed short-grain brown rice to soak up the delicious juices.

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

630
Calories
48g
Protein
42g
Fat
11g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 7 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Salmon 100g cooked 208
Snapper 100g cooked 128
Sesame 1 tbsp (14g) 120
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Soy Sauce 1 tbsp (15ml) 9
Ginger 1 tsp grated fresh (2g) 2

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp. sesame seeds
  • Vegetable oil for oiling dish
  • 1 1/2 lb. tilapia or snapper fillet, cut into 4 pieces
  • 2 Tbs. soy sauce
  • 2 tsp. toasted sesame oil
  • 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and cut into matchsticks
  • 6 green onions, white portion only, slivered lengthwise

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By williamssonoma · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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