A simple yet elegant way to cook delicate fish or vegetables, preserving their natural flavors with just a sprinkle of sea salt.
10 min prep
15 min cook
4 servings
220 kcal/serving
Ingredients
4 fillets white fish (e.g., cod or sea bass), about 6 oz each
1 tablespoon sea salt flakes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lemon, thinly sliced
4 sprigs fresh dill or parsley
Instructions
Rinse fish fillets under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
Sprinkle both sides of each fillet evenly with sea salt.
Brush a steamer basket or heatproof plate with olive oil to prevent sticking.
Arrange lemon slices on the steamer basket, then place fish fillets on top. Add dill or parsley sprigs.
Bring water in a steamer pot to a boil, then place the basket over the water. Cover and steam for 10-15 minutes, until fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Carefully remove fish from steamer and serve immediately, drizzled with any accumulated juices.
Tips
For vegetables, use the same method with 4 cups of mixed vegetables (broccoli, carrots, snap peas) and steam for 5-8 minutes.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.