ginger steamed fish with caper dressing

Wichita, KS
Updated on Dec 22, 2013

This recipe requires a steamer for the fish, and combines it with an excellent caper dressing. The addition of the fresh ginger, will add a layer of flavor to the fish as it steams, and the caper dressing will really kick up the taste. An excellent, healthy dinner in under 30 minutes. Well, are you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top
yield 2 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup long-grain white rice, cooked according to directions
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • 2 medium pieces fresh, firm white fish, like haddock, hake, cod, or pollack
  • 2 medium knobs fresh ginger, thinly sliced lengthwise
  • 1 medium lemon, thinly sliced into disks
  • THE CAPER DRESSING
  • 2 tablespoons salted capers, drained
  • 2 tablespoons sweet butter, unsalted
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed

How To Make ginger steamed fish with caper dressing

  • Step 1
    Add the peas to a pot with the rice, and water, and then prepare the rice according to the package directions, leave covered in the pan, and set aside.
  • Step 2
    THE CAPER DRESSING
  • Step 3
    Add the capers, butter, and olive oil in a frying pan, and cook over medium heat until the capers are crisp, about 4 minutes.
  • Step 4
    Remove from the heat, and then add the lemon juice, leave covered in the pan.
  • Step 5
    STEAMING THE FISH
  • Step 6
    Chef’s Note: To steam fish, you will need a steaming basket or perforated container that sits in, or over, a pan filled with boiling water. The steam from the water rises up through the holes and cooks the food inside the container or basket. There are different types of steaming baskets and containers available, including bamboo steamers, saucepan steamer inserts and expanding steamer baskets. For this recipe I will be using a bamboo steamer.
  • Step 7
    Add the sliced ginger to the bottom of the steamer basket, and then place the fish filets on top of the ginger.
  • Step 8
    Place the sliced lemons on top of the fish.
  • Step 9
    Fill the pan that you will be using to steam the fish about 1/3 full of water, and bring to the boil.
  • Step 10
    Chef’s Tip: It is important that the steamer basket fits neatly into the pan to ensure that the steam cannot escape from around the sides. It is also important that the water doesn't touch the bottom of the steamer basket or the food will sit in the water and be poached or boiled, not steamed.
  • Step 11
    Place the steaming basket over the boiling water and then cover tightly with the lid.
  • Step 12
    Chef’s Note: As the steaming process continues, the sliced ginger will infuse excellent flavor into the fish from the bottom, and the lemon will add flavor to the top.
  • Step 13
    Remove the basket from the pan immediately.
  • Step 14
    Divide the cooked rice on two serving plates.
  • Step 15
    Add the filets over the mound of rice on each plate, and then drizzle with the caper sauce.
  • Step 16
    Serve immediately.
  • Step 17
    Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

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Category: Fish
Culture: Asian
Diet: Low Fat
Keyword: #Ginger
Keyword: #cod
Keyword: #capers
Keyword: #bamboo
Keyword: #steamer
Keyword: #haddock
Keyword: #pollack
Keyword: #fish
Ingredient: Fish
Method: Stove Top

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