Steamed Cod
serves 4

Steamed Cod
Incredibly flavorful cod that is both easy and healthy. This is an excellent fish recipe that gets rave reviews.
1 pound cod (or other firm white fish like halibut)
1 tablespoon lemon juice 6-8 cups water 1/4 cup celery leaves 1/4 cup parsley 3 bay leaves |
10 allspice berries
1/4 teaspoon paprika 1/8 teaspoon cloves 1/8 teaspoon dry mustard 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper 1 tablespoon melted butter (optional) |
- Cut fish into 4 portions. Thaw if frozen.
- Squeeze lemon juice over fish and set aside.
- Pour water into a large pot.
- Add celery leaves, parsley, bay leaves, allspice, paprika, cloves, dry mustard and black pepper.
- Bring water, herbs and spices to a boil.
- Place fish in steaming basket.
- Set basket above the water. (It shouldn't touch the boiling water.)
- Cover pot with tight fitting lid. Steam fish 8-10 minutes, fish should flake easily with a fork.
- Arrange fish on serving platter, pour butter over fish if using. Top with additional parsley if desired.
- If you don't have a large pot with steaming basket and cover, you can use a steaming basket in a large saute or frying pan with a cover. You will have to adjust the amount of herbs and spices according to how much water you are using.
Without butter:
Calories 129, Fat 1.0g, Cholesterol 62mg, Sodium 88mg
Carbohydrates 0.3g, Protein 25.9g
With butter:Calories 145, Fat 3.9g, Cholesterol 70mg, Sodium 109mg
Carbohydrates 0.3g, Protein 25.9g