LEMON GINGER FISH FILLETS
The use of plastic wrap makes cleanup easy.
Makes 4 servings
Preparation: 10 minutes, 10 – 15 minutes steaming
pounds fresh fish fillets, such as sea bass, salmon | |
1 | small clove garlic, peeled |
zest | of 1/2 lemon, bitter white pith removed |
3slices fresh ginger, each about the size of a quarter 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1teaspoon white balsamic or fruit vinegar 1/2 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
thin slices of fresh lemon for garnish
Have ready 4 sheets of Saran™ Classic Wrap, ten inches in length each. Remove the skin from the fish if it is not already skinned. Wash and dry the fish. Cut the fish into 4 equal portions,
6 ounces each.
In the Cuisinart®
Keep refrigerated.
Fill the steamer reservoir with water and assemble the steamer. Arrange the 4 portions of fish in the large steamer basket. Steam for 10 – 13 minutes per inch of thickness, depending on desired doneness. Turn off the steamer. Let sit for 1 minute. Remove the fan and lid. Use tongs to lift fish portions from the basket. Carefully unwrap and transfer to warmed plate to serve. Garnish with fresh lemon slices if desired.
Nutritional analysis per serving:
Calories 176 (25% from fat) • carbo. 2g • prot. 30g • fat 5g •
sat.fat 1g • chol. 85mg • sod. 325mg • fiber 0g
SALMON & ASPARAGUS WRAPS
A nice entrée for entertaining.
Makes 4 servings
Preparation: 20 – 25 minutes + 15 minutes steaming time
1whole salmon fillet (side) with skin, about
20asparagus spears, about 1/4 inch in diameter, trimmed and peeled
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 strips of lemon zest (use a citrus stripper), each about 12 inches long
4 – 5 sprigs fresh dill
Rinse and dry the salmon; remove any loose scales. Using a very sharp slicing knife, slice salmon on the bias (diagonal cut - as if you were slicing flank steak or London Broil) into
Carefully wrap the salmon around the asparagus bundles; place seam side down. “Tie” the bundle with a strip of lemon zest. Repeat.
Assemble the steamer. Lay the dill in the bottom of the steamer tray. Arrange the salmon wraps on top of the dill. Take care not to allow the salmon to touch the sides of the steamer tray. Steam for 12 minutes. Turn off the steamer and let sit for 3 minutes longer. Carefully lift out and transfer to warmed plates to serve.
Nutritional analysis per serving:
Calories 330 (51% from fat) • carbo. 4g • prot. 36g • fat 17g •
sat. fat 4g • chol. 100mg • sod. 337 mg • fiber 2g
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