Steamed Fish

Name: Steamed Fish
Ingredients: 3 skinless, boneless fish fillets such as cod, striped bass or salmon, about 2 1/2 pounds and about 1 inch thick or slightly less; Salt to taste if desired; Freshly ground pepper to taste

3 ingredients

15 steps

Ingredients

3 skinless, boneless fish fillets such as cod, striped bass or salmon, about 2 1/2 pounds and about 1 inch thick or slightly less
Salt to taste if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Directions

1

Select flat dish with rim large enough to hold fish in one layer.
2

Arrange fish in one layer within dish.
3

Select baking pan in which the dish will fit comfortably.
4

Place rack in pan.
5

Set dish on rack.
6

Pour boiling water into baking pan.
7

Cover tightly with sheet of aluminum foil.
8

Place baking pan on stove and let the water return to boil.
9

Steam the fish for 10 minutes.
10

Lift foil.
11

If the fish is not properly cooked, reseal and steam 2 minutes longer.
12

Pour liquid from steaming dish.
13

There should be about 1/3 cup or less.
14

Two or 3 tablespoons of liquid may be added to any sauce to be served with fish.
15

Serve with tomato or mushroom sauce.