⏱ 30 min total

Steamed Snapper with Ginger, Lime, and Cilantro

Name: Steamed Snapper with Ginger, Lime, and Cilantro
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 2 ½ tbsp Cilantro; 1 oz Clam juice; 1 tbsp Lime juice; 1 tbsp chopped Scallions; ½ tbsp Ginger root; ½ tbsp Tamari soy sauce; ½ tbsp Sesame oil; ½ tsp Fish sauce; 1 fillet Snapper

Per 1 serving · 292 g · 9 ingredients

Calories

293

15%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
46g
65% of calories
Carbs
2.9g
4% of calories
Fat
9.7g
31% of calories

Portion

✓ Protein-dense
✓ Keto-friendly

At a glance

One serving of Steamed Snapper with Ginger, Lime, and Cilantro (292 g) has 293 calories, with 46 g of protein, 2.9 g of carbohydrates and 9.7 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from protein (65% of calories). It is high in protein (93% DV), Vitamin D (148% DV) and Vitamin B6 (70% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and cholesterol, which provide 40% and 27% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

101cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

16g

Net carbs

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

0.4g

0.8 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Protein93%
Vitamin D148%
Vitamin B670%
Vitamin B12272%
Pantothenic acid34%
Choline27%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Vitamin C11%
Vitamin E15%
Vitamin K18%
Iron10%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Sodium40%
Cholesterol27%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 20 min

1
Finely chop cilantro. To peel and grate fresh ginger: Using a small knife, peel away the thin, light-brown skin from the portion needed. Then rub the peeled ginger back and forth over the raised bumps of a small porcelain ginger grater (found at Asian markets).
2
Mix about two-thirds of the cilantro and next 7 ingredients (clam juice, lime juice, green onions, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, and fish sauce) in small bowl to blend. Set aside. Pour enough water into large pot to reach depth of 1 inch. Add steamer rack or basket. Top with 9-inch-diameter glass pie dish. Bring water to boil.
3
Place fish in pie dish. Pour cilantro sauce over. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover pot; steam fish just until opaque in center, about 6 minutes for snapper and 8 minutes for halibut.
4
Serve with sauce; garnish with remaining cilantro.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (292 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	82 μg	9%
Vitamin C	10 mg	11%
Vitamin D	22 μg	148%
Vitamin E	2 mg	15%
Vitamin K	21 μg	18%
Thiamine	0.1 mg	7%
Riboflavin (B2)	0 mg	0%
Niacin	1 mg	7%
Vitamin B6	1 mg	70%
Folate (B9)	21 μg	5%
Vitamin B12	7 μg	272%
Pantothenic acid	2 mg	34%
Choline	148 mg	27%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	81 mg	8%
Iron	1 mg	10%
Potassium	996 mg	21%
Magnesium	83 mg	20%
Phosphorus	450 mg	64%
Zinc	1 mg	8%
Copper	0.1 mg	6%
Manganese	0.1 mg	4%
Selenium	84 μg	152%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	3 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	1 μg	—
Arginine	3 g	—
Aspartic acid	5 g	—
Beta carotene	139 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.5 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	1 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0.1 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0.1 g	—
Fluoride	0 μg	—
Fructose	0.1 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	0.1 g	—
Glutamic acid	7 g	—
Glycine	2 g	—
Histidine	1 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	2 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	4 g	—
Lycopene	0 μg	—
Lysine	4 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	3 g	—
Phenylalanine	2 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	4 g	—
Proline	2 g	—
Retinol	70 μg	—
Serine	2 g	—
Starch	0 g	—
Sucrose	0.1 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	2 g	—
Total omega 3	1 g	—
Total omega 6	0 g	—
Tryptophan	1 g	—
Tyrosine	2 g	—
Valine	2 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	22 μg	—

Burning 293 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

56min
Walking (3.5 mph)
35min
Cycling (moderate)
24min
Running (6 mph)
41min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Steamed Snapper with Ginger, Lime, and Cilantro?

One serving of Steamed Snapper with Ginger, Lime, and Cilantro (1 serving) has 293 calories, which works out to 101 calories per 100 g. That is about 15% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Steamed Snapper with Ginger, Lime, and Cilantro high in protein?

Yes. It has 46 g of protein per serving, and 65% of its calories come from protein (16 g of protein per 100 calories).

Is Steamed Snapper with Ginger, Lime, and Cilantro keto-friendly?

It can fit a ketogenic diet: 3 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 4% of calories.

How much sodium is in Steamed Snapper with Ginger, Lime, and Cilantro?

909 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Steamed Snapper with Ginger, Lime, and Cilantro?

0.8 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (292 g)

Calories293

% Daily Value*

Total fat 9.7g	12%
Saturated fat 1.6g	8%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 81mg	27%
Sodium 909mg	40%
Total carbohydrate 2.9g	1%
Dietary fiber 0.4g	1%
Total sugars 0.8g
Protein 46g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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