Thursday, March 19, 2015

Steamed Halibut With BokChoy



This dish is a great example of how you can prepare several foods at one time by steaming them all together. You come out with a great tasting meal in only takes a matter of minutes! The variety of foods also increases the number of nutrients you will derive from this meal.  
Prep and Cook Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
  • 4 pieces of halibut filet, or steaks, about 5-6 oz each
  • 1 medium onion, cut in half and sliced medium thick
  • 5 cups chopped bok choy, cut into 1/2-inch slices (remove tips of leaves and discard)
  • 2 cups thickly sliced fresh shiitake mushrooms, 1/2-inch thick), stems removed
  • Dressing
  • 1/3 cup minced scallion
  • 3 medium cloves garlic, pressed
  • 1 TBS finely minced fresh ginger
  • 3 TBS fresh lemon juice
  • 1 TBS soy sauce
  • 1 TBS extra virgin olive oil
  • salt and white pepper to taste
Directions:
1.    Slice onion, chop bok choy, and press garlic and let them sit for at least 5 minutes to bring out their health-promoting properties.
2.    Mix together dressing ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
3.    Add 2-inches of water to the bottom of a steamer and bring to a boil.
4.    Sprinkle a little salt and white pepper over halibut before steaming. Layer the onion, mushrooms, and halibut (in this order) in the steamer basket. Cover, and steam for about 3 minutes. Add bok choy and steam for 3 more minutes
5.    Serve on a platter with halibut nestled on top of vegetables and drizzle dressing over all of it. Serves 4

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