Simplest Steamed Fish

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2 lbs cod or 1 1/2 lbs red snapper or 1 1/2 lbs grouper or 1 1/2 lbs striped bass or 1 1/2 lbs sea bass or 1 1/2 lbs halibut
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 lemon, juice of
• coarse salt

Recipe

• 1 put at least 1-inch of water in the bottom of a steamer; cover and bring to a boil.
• 2 put the fish in a heat-proof rack or casserole; place in the steamer; cover and steam 4-8 minutes, or until the fish is done.
• 3 check fish often, being careful when removing the lid of the steamer so you don't get scalded.
• 4 stop the cooking as soon as a thin-bladed knife meets no resistance when poking the fillet.
• 5 thicker fillets may need about 10-12 minutes.
• 6 transfer the fish to a warm platter and drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice. sprinkle with coarse salt and serve.