Paleo-Friendly Steamed Fish in Coconut Oil | Paleo Selection

coconut oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil provides a healthier fat profile while vegetable oil is more affordable.

whole fish

🥗Healthier: fillets

💰Cheaper: frozen fish

Fillets can be lower in calories and frozen fish is often less expensive.

Prepare the whole canary fish by cleaning and gutting it.

Rub the fish inside and out with salt.

Stuff the cavity of the fish with julienned ginger, sliced tomato, and green pepper.

Drizzle coconut oil and sesame oil over the fish, ensuring it's well coated.

Set up a steamer and bring water to a boil.

Place the fish in the steamer basket.

Cover and steam until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily.

Serve with lime or calamansi juice and garnish with crushed chili pepper.

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