STEAMED SNAPPER WITH GINGER, LIME, AND CILANTRO

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Categories     Fish     Ginger     Steam     Low Fat     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Lime     Snapper     Cilantro     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, divided
1/4 cup bottled clam juice
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons chopped green onion
1 tablespoon grated peeled fresh ginger (see tip below)
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1 teaspoon fish sauce (such as nam pla or nuoc nam)*
2 6- to 8-ounce red snapper fillets or halibut fillets

Steps:

  • Mix 3 tablespoons cilantro and next 7 ingredients in small bowl to blend. Set aside. Pour enough water into large pot to reach depth of 1 inch. Add steamer rack or basket. Top with 9-inch-diameter glass pie dish. Bring water to boil.
  • Place fish in pie dish. Pour cilantro sauce over. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover pot; steam fish just until opaque in center, about 6 minutes for snapper and 8 minutes for halibut. Serve with sauce; garnish with 2 tablespoons cilantro.
  • To peel and grate fresh ginger:
  • Using a small knife, peel away the thin, light-brown skin from the portion needed. Then rub the peeled ginger back and forth over the raised bumps of a small porcelain ginger grater (found at Asian markets).
  • *Available in the Asian foods section of many supermarkets, at some specialty foods stores, and at Asian markets.

Kwesi Clunis
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I made this recipe for dinner last night and it was a hit! The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Malik Sharafat
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This recipe is a keeper! The fish was flaky and tender, and the sauce was light and flavorful. I served it with rice and steamed vegetables, and it was a delicious and healthy meal.


Jaymon Hirsh
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I've been looking for a good steamed snapper recipe and this one is perfect! The fish was cooked to perfection and the sauce was light and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


MD JABED
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This was my first time cooking snapper and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the fish was cooked perfectly. The flavors were amazing and I will definitely be making this again.


Tarique Morgan
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I love this recipe! The fish is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is so flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Abishek Thakur
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This recipe is a great way to cook snapper. The fish was cooked perfectly and the flavors were delicious. I served it with rice and steamed vegetables, and it was a hit with my guests.


Abul Kalam
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I'm not a big fish eater, but I really enjoyed this steamed snapper. The fish was mild and flaky, and the sauce was light and flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


keyboy dfs
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Just tried this recipe and it was delicious! The fish was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.


Khumbulani Mbawla
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I've made this steamed snapper recipe several times now and it always turns out great. The fish is always moist and flaky, and the sauce is light and flavorful. I love that it's a healthy dish that's also easy to make.


John Lewis
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This steamed snapper recipe is a winner! The fish was cooked perfectly and the flavors of the ginger, lime, and cilantro were amazing together. I served it with jasmine rice and steamed vegetables, and it was a hit with my family. Definitely a keeper