Thursday, February 20, 2014

Steamed Fish with Soy Sauce and Sesame Oil



                          One of the best and easiest things you could do for yourself is to add more fish to your diet. Fish is low in calories, high in omega 3 fatty acid, high in protein, high in calcium, high in phosphorus, and in many other minerals. When looking for a good fresh fish look for LOCAL fish. That means if you live in the United States get a fish that has been swimming in the waters near you.

This recipe is very simple and very healthy for you. I served this fish with some brown rice and sprinkled wasabi seaweed on top.

What you will need:

  • Four 6 oz. fillets of white fish (flounder, sole, cod, snapper) I used cod
  • Soy Sauce
  • Hot toasted sesame oil
    • Or regular sesame oil and sriracha (this is how I did it)
Directions:
  • Fill the bottom of a steamer pot with water and bring it to a boil
  • Turn the heat to medium and place the steamer basket inside the steamer pot. 
  • After you place the steamer basket in place the fish on a small plate, parchment, or on top of cabbage leaves. This will keep the fish from sticking to the basket)-- I used a plate

  • Steam fish for 5-7 minutes 

  • Transfer the fish to a plate and finish it with a few drops of soy sauce, sesame oil, and sriracha. Sprinkle with seaweed (optional)

This dish was light and had a little zing to it thanks to the sriracha. 

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