Oriental-Style Steamed Fish
From: Jean-Claude B., Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Comments: Oven: 700 watts
Preparation time: 3 minutes
Cooking time: 3 minutes or more
Waiting time: 10 minutes
All kinds of fish can be steamed; they are then equally good served hot or cold.
Steaming is recommended for low-fat diets.
IngredientsPreparation
  • 2 any fish steaks or fillets, or 6 pieces
  • Boiling water
  • Butter
  • Few drops freshly squeezed lemon or lime juice
  • Use an 8 x 10-inch [20 x 25-cm] ceramic or glass dish with an air-tight lid.
  • Choose a wire rack onto which all fish steaks, fillets or pieces can be layed at the same time.
  • Pour boiling water over the bottom of the dish, just enough to touch the wire rack.
  • Arrange fish steaks, fillets or pieces onto a plate; dot with butter dices and sprinkle fish with lemon or lime juice.
  • Transfer plate over wire rack.
  • Cover dish; microwave on 'HIGH' for 4 minutes.
  • Immediately remove from oven.
  • Leave to rest covered for 10 minutes, before serving.