Full-Steam-Ahead Fish

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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.

by Annacia·published 2007-12-03

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Orange Roughy

Servings

2 serving(s)

Total time

16 min

prep 10 min

Calories / serving

202 kcal

Ingredients (6)

serves

12 ounces orange roughy or 12 ounces other fish filletsorange
1 small fresh basil leafbasil
1 garlic clove, mincedgarlic
2 teaspoons shredded fresh gingerginger
1 cup thinly sliced sweet peppersweet-pepper
8 ounces asparagus spears, trimmed

Instructions (6 steps)

01Make bias cuts about 3/4-inch apart into the fish fillets (Do not cut completely through fish).
02Tuck 1 or 2 whole basil leaves into each cut.
03Rub fillets with garlic and ginger.
04Place peppers and asparagus in a steamer basket.
05Top with fish.
06Place 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.

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