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Lemony Steamed Fish Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 7 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 22 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Steaming
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

This Lemony Steamed Fish recipe offers a light, flavorful, and healthy way to prepare white fish fillets such as cod, tilapia, or halibut. The fish is delicately steamed over a lemon-infused broth with garlic, herbs, and spices, resulting in moist, tender fillets bursting with fresh citrus and aromatic notes. Ready in just 22 minutes, this dish is perfect for a quick, nutritious meal.

Ingredients

Fish

  • 4 white fish fillets (cod, tilapia, or halibut)

Seasonings & Herbs

  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano (or thyme)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Other Ingredients

  • 2 lemons, sliced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup vegetable or chicken broth

Instructions

  1. Prepare the simmering broth: In a large steaming pot, bring the vegetable or chicken broth to a gentle simmer. This will create the steam needed to cook the fish evenly and infuse it with subtle flavor.
  2. Season the fish: Pat the fish fillets dry and season both sides evenly with salt, black pepper, paprika, and dried oregano or thyme, ensuring the flavors penetrate the fish.
  3. Arrange lemon slices in the steamer basket: Place the lemon slices in the bottom of the steamer basket to act as a fragrant bed for the fish, infusing it with fresh citrus aromas during steaming.
  4. Layer the fish on the lemon slices: Place the seasoned fish fillets on top of the lemon slices in the steamer basket, ensuring they are spaced out for even cooking.
  5. Add olive oil and garlic: Drizzle olive oil over the fish fillets and sprinkle minced garlic evenly to enhance the aroma and taste with a subtle garlic richness.
  6. Steam the fish: Cover the pot with a lid and steam the fish for 8 to 12 minutes, adjusting based on the thickness of the fillets. The fish is done when it turns opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
  7. Garnish and serve: Carefully remove the fish from the steamer. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately with extra lemon slices on the side for added brightness.

Notes

  • Choose fresh white fish fillets for the best texture and flavor.
  • Steaming time varies with fillet thickness; thicker pieces may need closer to 12 minutes.
  • Use either vegetable or chicken broth according to your dietary preference.
  • Substitute dried oregano with thyme if preferred for a slightly different herbal note.
  • Serve with steamed vegetables or rice for a balanced meal.
  • Do not overcook the fish to prevent dryness; monitor closely during steaming.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/lemony-steamed-fish-recipe-3/