🐟 Mom’s High-Protein Low-Carb Steamed Tilapia & Kelp Noodles

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One of my favorite meals growing up, with a macro-friendly twist! This dish is packed with protein, loaded with volume from vegetables and kelp noodles, and keeps carbs low while still delivering tons of flavor.

🍽️ Makes 1 Serving

Macros

✅ 426 Calories

✅ 51g Protein

✅ 46g Net Carbs*

✅ 18g Fat

(*Most of the carbs come from the vegetables, dried lily flowers, wood ear mushrooms, and sauces.)

Ingredients

Protein:

137g Tilapia loin

Noodles & Vegetables

318g kelp noodles
28g dried wood ear mushrooms (rehydrated)
84g dried lily flowers (rehydrated)
White onion, sliced
Purple shallots, sliced (Optional)
Fresh garlic, minced
Fresh ginger, sliced
Lemon slices

Sauce & Seasonings

1 tsp vegetable oil
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp black sesame oil
2 tsp soy sauce
2 tsp oyster sauce
9g hoisin sauce
5ml Chinese red vinegar
3ml Chinese cooking rice wine
1 tsp chicken bouillon
1 tsp organic cane sugar
10g sriracha (optional)

Directions

1️⃣ Rehydrate the wood ear mushrooms and lily flowers according to package directions. Cut the ends of the lily flowers because it has a hard stem.

2️⃣ Heat vegetable oil in a pan and stir-fry:

Garlic
Ginger
White onion
Purple shallots
Wood ear mushrooms
Lily flowers

3️⃣ Add:

Kelp noodles
Soy sauce
Oyster sauce
Rice wine
Red vinegar
Chicken bouillon

Stir-fry until everything is combined and heated through.

4️⃣ Finish the noodle mixture with:

Hoisin sauce
Sesame oil
Black sesame oil

Set aside.

5️⃣ Place tilapia in a steamer and top with:

Onion
Shallots
Ginger
Lemon slices

Semi cook and steam for approximately 15 minutes and remove all the garnishes.

6️⃣ Place the semi steamed tilapia in a dish. Put all the cooked items from direction 2️⃣. Steam for another 30 minutes and enjoy! If you want spice add sriracha on top.

💡 Macro-Friendly Tip

Want even more protein? Increase the tilapia portion to 6–8 oz or add shrimp. The kelp noodles add tons of volume for very few calories, making this a filling meal while staying within your calorie goals.

P.S.

First photo is before steaming and the tilapia is at the bottom. Second photo is done. I transferred the kelp noodle over to a new plate and place the tilapia on top.

❤️ This is one of my mom’s recipes that I’ve modified to fit my current nutrition goals. Proof that family recipes can absolutely be part of a fat-loss journey!

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