BASIC STEAMED FISH

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I got this from About.com. I am looking for more recipes to use with my new bamboo steamer. I have a 2 layer steamer, so I was able to put the fish on the bottom rack and vegetables on the top and dinner was done in 10 minutes! I used tilapia fillets.

Provided by WI Cheesehead

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 12m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 (4 -6 ounce) fish fillets
2 tablespoons mirin (rice wine, or sub. dry sherry)
1/4 teaspoon granulated sugar (to taste)
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 -3 drops sesame oil
1 green onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
1 large lemon, cut into wedges (for garnish)

Steps:

  • Prepare the wok for steaming.
  • Rinse the fish fillets and pat dry with paper towels.
  • In a small bowl, whisk the rice wine (mirin) or sherry, sugar, salt and sesame oil.
  • Place the fish fillets on a deep, heat-proof plate that will fit inside the steamer basket.
  • Pour the rice wine mixture over the fish. Sprinkle with the chopped green onion.
  • Cover and steam the fish over high heat until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork (10-15 minutes).
  • Serve hot, garnished with the chopped cilantro and lemon wedges.

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