Simplest Steamed Fish

4 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 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

Directions

  1. 1
    Put at least 1 inch of water in the bottom of a steamer, cover and bring to a boil.
  2. 2
    Lay the fish on the steamer's rack, making sure the rack is elevated above the water, and cover again.
  3. 3
    Steam 4 to 8 minutes, or until the fish is done.
  4. 4
    (A good-size halibut steak may take 10 or even 12 minutes.)
  5. 5
    Remove the fish to a warm platter and drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.
  6. 6
    Cut into serving portions, sprinkle with coarse salt and serve.

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