Full-Steam-Ahead Fish

Annacia's Note:

Steaming is a very healthy way to cook fish. The method retains ingredients' nutrients, and calories from fat are minimal since there's no need to use oil.

• Total Time: 16 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 6 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 2

• 12 ounces orange roughy or 12 ounces other fish fillets
• 1 small fresh basil leaf
• 1 garlic clove , minced
• 2 teaspoons shredded fresh ginger
• 1 cup thinly sliced sweet pepper
• 8 ounces asparagus spears , trimmed

Directions:

1. Make bias cuts about 3/4-inch apart into the fish fillets (Do not cut completely through fish).
2. Tuck 1 or 2 whole basil leaves into each cut.
3. Rub fillets with garlic and ginger.
4. Place peppers and asparagus in a steamer basket.
5. Top with fish.
6. Place basket into a large, deep saucepan or wok in which 1-inch of water is boiling. Cover; steam 6 to 8 minutes or until fish just flakes easily when tested with a fork. Makes 2 servings.

Reviews

[ellie_]

this was great -- made as directed, except I skipped the peppers. Used with sliced tomatoes for a very low cal/low fat and filling dinner. Thanks for sharing!

[smellyvegetarian]

Oh, I loved this! The fish was cooked just perfectly at 7 minutes--I usually accidentally overcook fish so this was a delight. I agree that it needed some salt...I even sprinkled coarse kosher salt over it before cooking and still sprinkled more on at the table. I used a chinese bamboo steamer and it worked great! I'm sure it would be great with all kinds of vegetables. Thanks for posting :). Made for PRMR Spring 2008.

[PaulaG]

This is awesome! The asparagus was crisp-tender and the fish was well seasoned. I used Tilapia fillets and cooked this dish in my rice cooker/steamer. The timing was right on target. The fish was served on top of some leftover Pecan Rice which added the finishing touch. Something I will make again for sure.