Easy Asian-style Low Fat Microwave Steamed Fish

Total Time: 12 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 7 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 (150 g) fish fillets (about 150g each i like to use basa catfish or barramundi)
• 2 garlic, cloves crushed
• 2 teaspoons minced gingerroot
• 2 teaspoons chili paste (like sambal oelek- can also use fresh, alter to taste)
• 2 teaspoons chopped coriander (cilantro)
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• salt
• 1 tablespoon peanut butter (this will make enough for 2 fish, halve if only one of you wants peanut butter) (optional)

Recipe

• 1 mix all marinade ingredients except peanut butter in a small bowl or cup. taste to check for seasoning.
• 2 if you are adding the peanut butter, add it to the mix and stir to create a thick paste.
• 3 spread over frozen or fresh fish fillets.
• 4 put fillets onto a plate with a microwave cover or place them in a shallow covered container (but make sure a little of the steam can escape). if fish are frozen, cook on high for at least 6-7 minutes (depending on thickness of fish). if thawed, about 4-5 minutes should be sufficient. this will change depending on your microwave so do check the fish by checking the colour in the centre of the fillet (it should be opaque).
• 5 serve with rice and a crisp salad.