Simplest Steamed Fish
Ready In: 15 mins
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 1 1⁄2 lbs cod or 1 1⁄2 lbs red snapper or 1 1⁄2 lbs grouper or 1 1⁄2 lbs striped bass or 1 1⁄2 lbs sea bass or 1 1⁄2 lbs halibut
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1⁄2 lemon, juice of
- coarse salt
Directions
- Put at least 1-inch of water in the bottom of a steamer; cover and bring to a boil.
- Put the fish in a heat-proof rack or casserole; place in the steamer; cover and steam 4-8 minutes, or until the fish is done.
- Check fish often, being careful when removing the lid of the steamer so you don't get scalded.
- Stop the cooking as soon as a thin-bladed knife meets no resistance when poking the fillet.
- Thicker fillets may need about 10-12 minutes.
- Transfer the fish to a warm platter and drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice. Sprinkle with coarse salt and serve.
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