Simplest Steamed Fish

• 1 1/2 pounds cod or other fillet, in two pieces, or 1 large halibut steak
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• Coarse salt to taste

1. Put at least 1 inch of water in the bottom of a steamer, cover and bring to a boil.
2. Lay the fish on the steamer's rack, making sure the rack is elevated above the water, and cover again.
3. Steam 4 to 8 minutes, or until the fish is done.
4. (A good-size halibut steak may take 10 or even 12 minutes.)
5. Remove the fish to a warm platter and drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.
6. Cut into serving portions, sprinkle with coarse salt and serve.

cod, extra virgin olive oil, lemon, salt

Taken from cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/7350 (may not work)