Full-Steam-Ahead Fish

Submitted by Annacia

"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."

 

• Ready In: 16mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 2

ingredients

• 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

[breezermom]

I used a beautiful amberjack fillet that was about an inch 1/4" thick. I followed other reviewer's advice and added some coarsely ground sea salt and black pepper to the fish and the veggies. I used a mix of red and yellow peppers, and they were just beautiful against the vibrant green of the asparagus. I cut my basil into thin strips and tucked them into the small cuts instead of leaving the basil leaf whole. The ginger, garlic and basil made for a very flavorful piece of fish! Everything was done at the same time and made for a wonderfully healthy dinner last night! Thanks for sharing! Made for PRMR tag game.

 

[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!

 

[jessi_mcg]

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 Recipe #299831 which added the finishing touch. Something I will make again for sure.

 

[Gatorbek]

This is delicious! I used tilapia, and the mild flavor really complemented the ginger and garlic. I had to use a fresh basil paste instead of leaves, but my ginger and garlic were fresh. After scoring the fish, I simpley rubbed the basil, garlic, and ginger on together. The timing was perfect - 7 minutes spot on for everything. The asparagus was just crisp-tender, and the fish flaked easily but wasn't dry. We did need salt, as mentioned by another poster. I love how fast and easy this healthy dish is!!