Asian Steamed Fish
- 8 4 -to-5-ounce skinless white fish fillets (such as cod or halibut)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 5 scallions, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 2 -inch piece ginger, peeled and cut into matchsticks
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons peanut oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeno pepper (red or green), seeded and cut into matchsticks
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into matchsticks
- Cooked white rice, for serving
- Rinse the fish under cold water and pat dry.
- Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper.
- Arrange 4 fillets in a single layer in a glass or enamel pie plate.
- Top with half each of the scallions and ginger, then lay the remaining 4 fillets on top to make 4 sandwiches.
- Drizzle with 1 tablespoon soy sauce and refrigerate until ready to cook, or up to 30 minutes.
- Remove the fish from the refrigerator.
- Fill a wok or large Dutch oven with 2 to 3 inches of water; bring to a boil.
- Put a large steamer in the wok (the water should not touch the bottom of the steamer).
- Set the pie plate in the steamer, cover and steam until the fish is cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Transfer the fish to a plate and drizzle with any collected juices.
- Heat the peanut oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the remaining ginger, the garlic, jalapeno, sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt and stir-fry 30 seconds.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon soy sauce and remove from the heat.
- Slice the remaining scallions into matchsticks and scatter over the fish along with the bell pepper.
- Pour the ginger mixture on top.
- Serve with rice.
- Photograph by Con Poulos
white fish, kosher salt, scallions, ginger, soy sauce, peanut oil, garlic, pepper, sugar, red bell pepper, white rice
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/asian-steamed-fish-recipe.html (may not work)