Last updated on September 17, 2026

Steamed Barramundi Fillet With Ginger, Shallot And Coriander Recipe

By Aussie Meat
Aussie Meat Recipe | Barramundi | Chinese Five Spice
Delicately steamed barramundi fillets cooked to a velvety, meltingly tender flake, layered with a fragrant top-note of crisp julienned ginger, sweet thinly sliced shallots, and vibrant fresh coriander. Bathed in a warm, aromatic glaze of light soy sauce, nutty sesame oil, and bright rice vinegar, this refined, Japanese-and-Asian-inspired seafood centerpiece offers a serene balance of pure, delicate flavors served straight to the table alongside steaming jasmine rice.

Prep Time:
15 mins

Cook Time:
10 mins

Total Time:
25 mins

Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 barramundi fillets
  • 2 tablespoons julienned fresh ginger
  • 2 shallots, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh coriander leaves
  • 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Pat the barramundi fillets dry with paper towels and season them with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
  2. In a heatproof dish or steamer-safe plate, arrange the barramundi fillets in a single layer.
  3. Scatter the julienned ginger, sliced shallots, and chopped coriander leaves evenly over the top of the fish.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the light soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and sugar. Pour this mixture over the fish and ingredients in the dish.
  5. Fill a wok or large pot with water, making sure the water level is just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring the water to a boil.
  6. Place the dish with the barramundi into the steamer and cover with a lid.
  7. Steam the fish for 8-10 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
  8. Carefully remove the steamed barramundi from the steamer and transfer it to a serving plate.
  9. Spoon the ginger, shallot, and coriander mixture from the dish over the top of the fish.
  10. Serve the Steamed Barramundi Fillet with Ginger, Shallot, and Coriander immediately, accompanied by steamed rice or your preferred side dish.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 190kcal, Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Carbohydrates: 4g, Sugar: 2g, Protein: 32.5g, Fiber: 0.5g, Sodium: 580mg

Nutritional information is estimated using a food database and is provided as a guideline only. Actual values may vary depending on ingredients used, brands, and portion sizes.

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Aussie Meat is The Australian Meat Brand. We deliver Michelin Star-quality Meat, Ocean-catch Seafood, Wine and BBQ Grills across Hong Kong, 5 days per week. Owned and operated by Australians, we deliver finest quality meat which is grass fed, organic, naturally farmed, hormone and antibiotic free meat and ocean-catch seafood from Australian, New Zealand and global farmers jet fresh to your home or office. We understand the value in giving back, our Eat For Charity Program #eat4charityhk donates 5% of our profits towards HK charities.