Bass with Soy-Ginger Glaze

Bass with Soy-Ginger Glaze recipe videos

Bass with Soy-Ginger Glaze is a popular Chinese-American or pan-Asian dish featuring tender, flaky white fish fillets coated in a savory, sweet, and aromatic glaze. The glaze is typically made from a combination of soy sauce, fresh ginger, garlic, sugar or honey, and sometimes rice vinegar or sesame oil. It's a quick-cooking dish often served as a centerpiece for a weeknight dinner or a lighter meal.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is a high-protein, moderate-fat entrée, with the fish providing lean protein and the glaze contributing some fat and sugar. A typical serving offers a good source of selenium, vitamin B12, and phosphorus, with a rough calorie estimate of 300-400 kcal.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	350 kcal
Protein	34 g
Carbs	12 g
Fat	16 g
Fiber	0.5 g
Sugar	8 g
Sodium	680 mg
Selenium	40 mcg
Vitamin B12	2.5 mcg
Phosphorus	320 mg
Niacin (B3)	8 mg
Potassium	450 mg
Magnesium	40 mg
Vitamin B6	0.5 mg
Omega-3s	0.5 g

Per 1 fillet with glaze (180 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it represents the popular 'fusion' of Western fish preparations with classic Chinese flavor profiles. Nutritionally, the ginger in the glaze contains gingerol, a compound with noted anti-inflammatory and digestive properties.