Name: Steamed fish with garlic and ginger greens
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 180g white fish fillets; 2 tablespoon light soy sauce; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 bunch asparagus, ends trimmed; 1 bunch broccolini, ends trimmed; 200 gram snow peas, picked; 1 large red chilli, seeded and sliced; 1 tablespoon shredded ginger; 1 clove garlic, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon oyster sauce; 1 tablespoon water; 1/4 cup thai basil leaves; toasted sesame seeds, to garnish

Steamed fish with garlic and ginger greens

Tender, flaky fish is steamed to perfection with fragrant Asian herbs and spices. Serve with fragrant steamed greens and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds for a light, healthy dinner.

Serves 4

Prep

10M

Cook

10M

Total

20M

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Ingredients

4 180g white fish fillets

2 tablespoon light soy sauce

1 teaspoon sesame oil

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 bunch asparagus, ends trimmed

1 bunch broccolini, ends trimmed

200 gram snow peas, picked

1 large red chilli, seeded and sliced

1 tablespoon shredded ginger

1 clove garlic, finely chopped

1 tablespoon oyster sauce

1 tablespoon water

1/4 cup thai basil leaves

toasted sesame seeds, to garnish

Method

1.Bring some water to boil in a wide-bottomed pot that can fit a large bamboo steamer on top.

2.Place fish in a shallow bowl, pour over soy sauce and sesame oil. Place in the steamer basket with the lid on. Steam fish 5 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fillets.

3.While fish is steaming, heat vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add green vegetables. Stir-fry 1 minute. Add chilli, ginger and garlic. Cook further 30 seconds.

4.Stir in the oyster sauce and water. Stir-fry 1-2 minutes. Add basil leaves.

5.To serve, divide the stir-fried greens between four serving plates. Top each with a place of fish. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Cod, barramundi or snapper are great varieties of fish for this recipe.
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