Recipe

Steamed fish with garlic and ginger greens

Tender, flaky fish is steamed to perfection with fragrant Asian herbs and spices. Serve with fragrant steamed greens and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds for a light, healthy dinner.

Nov 29, 2014 1:00pm
  • 10 mins preparation
  • 10 mins cooking
  • Serves 4
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Ingredients

Steamed fish with garlic and ginger greens
  • 4 180g white fish fillets
  • 2 tablespoon light soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 bunch asparagus, ends trimmed
  • 1 bunch broccolini, ends trimmed
  • 200 gram snow peas, picked
  • 1 large red chilli, seeded and sliced
  • 1 tablespoon shredded ginger
  • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1/4 cup thai basil leaves
  • toasted sesame seeds, to garnish

Method

Steamed fish with garlic and ginger greens
  • 1
    Bring some water to boil in a wide-bottomed pot that can fit a large bamboo steamer on top.
  • 2
    Place fish in a shallow bowl, pour over soy sauce and sesame oil. Place in the steamer basket with the lid on. Steam fish 5 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fillets.
  • 3
    While fish is steaming, heat vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add green vegetables. Stir-fry 1 minute. Add chilli, ginger and garlic. Cook further 30 seconds.
  • 4
    Stir in the oyster sauce and water. Stir-fry 1-2 minutes. Add basil leaves.
  • 5
    To serve, divide the stir-fried greens between four serving plates. Top each with a place of fish. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Notes

Cod, barramundi or snapper are great varieties of fish for this recipe.

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