Best Savory Steamed Fish And Vegetables Recipes

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SIMPLEST STEAMED FISH



Simplest Steamed Fish image

If you have forgotten how delicious a great fillet of fish can be, try this: Steam it, with nothing on it. Drizzle it with olive oil and lemon juice. Sprinkle it with coarse salt. Eat.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, weekday, main course

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 217, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 1 gram, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 32 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 428 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams

SALTED PLUM STEAMED FISH



Salted Plum Steamed Fish image

You can use any white-fleshed fish for this flexible Swatow steamed fish recipe with preserved plums, although pomfret, sea bass, and snapper are the best.

Provided by Diana Zheng

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (2-inch) piece of ginger (use young ginger if available)
1 leaf preserved mustard greens, rinsed
1½ lb. whole fish, gutted and cleaned
3 salted plums (jarred), pitted and chopped
½ tsp. fish sauce
1 Tbsp. Shaoxing rice wine
¼ cup cilantro, chopped

Steps:

  • Bring water to boil in a steamer. Thinly slice half the ginger and finely julienne the other half. Mince the preserved mustard green leaf.
  • Make two deep cuts, at about a 30° angle, on both sides of the fish. Place a slice of ginger and piece of salted plum in each of the cuts and in the cavity. Place remaining ginger slices, half of remaining salted plum, and half of preserved mustard greens on a plate. Lay fish on top. Top with slivered ginger and the rest of the salted plum and preserved mustard greens. Drizzle with fish sauce and rice wine.
  • Steam for about 10 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 145°F at the thickest part. Turn off heat. Top with julienned ginger and cilantro. Serve immediately.

ITALIAN FISH AND VEGETABLE STEW



Italian Fish and Vegetable Stew image

With the nearly year-round availability of zucchini and cherry and grape tomatoes, this dish brings color and flavor to the table any time you'd like. Just be sure to choose a firm, light-flesh fish that will hold together when cooked.

Provided by Mindy Hermann, RDN

Categories     Soup/Stew     Fish     Lemon Juice     Vinegar     Mustard     Garlic     Bell Pepper     Zucchini     Tomato     Basil     Oregano     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Dairy Free     Dinner     Quick and Healthy     Quick & Easy     Crohn's & Colitis     Crohn's

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb. firm white skinless fish fillets (such as mahi-mahi, cod, or halibut), cut into 2" pieces
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard
3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 cup dry or instant polenta (coarse cornmeal)
1 garlic clove, smashed
1 medium yellow bell pepper, seeds and ribs removed, cut into 2" pieces
1 medium zucchini, cut into 2" pieces
1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
1 Tbsp. slivered fresh basil (or 1 tsp. dried), plus whole leaves for serving
1 tsp. chopped fresh oregano (or 1/2 tsp. dried), plus whole leaves for serving

Steps:

  • Season fish with salt and pepper. Whisk lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, and 2 Tbsp. oil in a medium bowl. Add fish, toss to coat, and chill until ready to use.
  • Cook polenta according to package directions.
  • Meanwhile, heat remaining 1 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Cook garlic, stirring occasionally, until beginning to brown, about 2 minutes. Transfer garlic to a plate.
  • Cook bell pepper in same skillet, stirring frequently, until beginning to brown and soften, about 3 minutes. Add zucchini, cover, and cook 3 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low. Add tomatoes, garlic, fish and dressing, 1 Tbsp. slivered basil, and 1 tsp. chopped oregano; season with salt and pepper. Cover and simmer just until fish is cooked through, about 5 minutes. Discard garlic, if desired.
  • Divide polenta among bowls. Arrange fish mixture over. Garnish with basil and oregano.

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