Enjoy a healthy, elegant dish where tender fish meets a fragrant soy-ginger sauce. This recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion and pairs beautifully with jasmine rice or steamed greens.

Ingredients (2–3 servings)

For the Fish:

1 whole white fish (sea bass, snapper, or tilapia), 600–800 g, cleaned and scaled

3–4 slices fresh ginger (for cavity)

2–3 diagonal scores on each side of the fish

For the Soy Ginger Sauce:

3 tbsp light soy sauce

2 tbsp Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)

1 tbsp sesame oil

1 tsp sugar

3 tbsp water

2 tbsp finely julienned fresh ginger

2 cloves garlic, finely sliced

2–3 stalks green onions, julienned

2 tbsp neutral oil (vegetable or peanut oil)

For Garnish:

1 fresh red chili, thinly sliced (optional)

Small bunch of cilantro leaves

Lemon or lime wedges

How to Make
1. Prepare the Fish