Curried Oven Steamed Fish Food

LEMONY STEAMED FISH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Cut 6 foil squares large enough for each fillet.
• Center fillets on the foil squares and sprinkle each with dill weed, onion powder, parsley, paprika, seasoned salt, lemon pepper, and garlic powder. Sprinkle lemon juice over each fillet. Fold foil over fillets to make a pocket and fold the edges to seal. Place sealed packets on a baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 30 minutes.

INDIAN FISH CURRY

Steps:

• Mix the mustard, pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 2 tablespoons of canola oil in a shallow bowl. Add the fish fillets, turning to coat. Marinate the fish in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
• Combine the onion, garlic, ginger, and cashews in a blender or food processor and pulse until the mixture forms a paste.
• Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Heat 1 tablespoon of canola oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Stir in the prepared paste; cook and stir for a minute or two. Add the cayenne pepper, turmeric, cumin, coriander, 1 teaspoon salt, and sugar. Cook and stir for an additional five minutes. Stir in the chopped tomato and vegetable broth.
• Arrange the fish fillets in a baking dish, discarding any extra marinade. Top the fish with the sauce, cover the baking dish, and bake in the preheated oven until the fish flakes easily with a fork, about 30 minutes. Garnish with chopped cilantro.

CANTONESE STEAMED FISH

Steps:

• Cut the scallions into 2-inch lengths, and cut the pieces in half lengthwise. Julienne them thinly. Thinly slice about 15g of ginger, and julienne them. Give the cilantro a rough chop. Set the aromatics aside.
• Combine the light soy sauce, salt, sugar and hot water in a small bowl and mix until the sugar and salt are dissolved. Set aside.
• Prepare your steaming set-up, and fill with 1-2 inches of water. Bring to a boil.
• Rinse your fish fillet, and carefully lay it on an oblong heat-proof plate that will fit into your wok or steaming setup. Carefully place it in the steamer, and adjust the heat to medium. The water should be at a slow boil that generates a good amount of steam, but not so high that the water evaporates too quickly.
• Cover and steam for 7-10 minutes depending upon the size and thickness of your fish fillet. If you have extremely small, thin fillets (half an inch), cook for 4-5 minutes. Check for doneness using a butter knife. If it falls easily through the thickest part of the fillet to the bottom of the plate, the fish is done.
• Turn off the heat, and carefully drain any liquid on the plate. Spread about ⅓ of the scallions, ginger, and cilantro on the steamed fish (alternatively, you can wait to do this AFTER adding the sauce).
• To make the sauce, heat a wok or small saucepan to medium high heat, and add 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. Add the remaining ⅔ of the ginger, and fry for 1 minute. Add the white parts of the scallions and cook for 30 seconds.Then add rest of the scallions and cilantro. The mixture should be sizzling.
• Add the soy sauce mixture. Bring the mixture to a bubble, and cook until the scallions and cilantro are just wilted, about 30 seconds.
• Pour this mixture over the fish. If you prefer to add the raw aromatics after adding the sauce, you can do so now, and heat an additional 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to pour over the raw aromatics. Serve immediately!

CURRIED OVEN STEAMED FISH

Steps:

• You can use frozen or defrosted fish fillets. I usually use the frozen fillets, because it is simpler. Preheat the oven to 375*F.
• In a small bowl, stir together the corriander, cumin, tumeric, ginger, dry mustard, cinnamon, cloves, and chili pepper. Mix well. For a spicier flavor add more chili powder.
• Stir the softened butter and ketchup into the curry mix, to make a paste.
• Lay out three pieces of tinfoil, large enough to wrap each fillet inches Lay a fillet on each piece of foil.
• Spread each fillet with the curry butter paste. Wrap each fillet with the foil, so that they are in sealed packets.
• Bake for 15-25 minutes until fish is white and flaky. Baking time depends on the starting temperature of your fish and the size of each fillet. A palm sized defrosted fillet will be done in 15 minutes, a larger frozen fillet will take 25 minutes.
• Serve over brown rice, pouring the baking juices from the pouch over the rice, and then setting the fish on top.

CURRY COCONUT FISH PARCELS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Tear off 4 large pieces of foil, double them up, then place a fish fillet in the middle of each. Spread over the curry paste. Divide the coconut, lime zest and juice, and soy between each fillet. Bring up the sides of the foil, then scrunch the edges and sides together to make 2 sealed parcels.
• Put the parcels on a baking tray and bake for 10-15 mins. Tip the rice into a pan with plenty of water, and boil for 12-15 mins or until cooked. Drain well. Serve the fish on the rice, drizzle over the chilli sauce and scatter with sliced chilli. Serve with broccoli and lime wedges.

BRAISED COD WITH CHICKPEAS

Steps:

• If canned chickpeas are used, rinse and drain them. Combine the cooked or canned chickpeas in a saucepan with the garlic, peppers or flakes, 3 tablespoons of the olive oil, and 1/4 cup of water. Bring the liquid to a simmer, cover the pot, and simmer for 20 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
• Remove and discard the whole peppers, if you used them. Add the cumin to the chickpeas and spread half the mixture in the bottom of a 9-inch-square baking dish. Place the fish on top, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and finish with the remaining chickpeas. Drizzle the remaining 3 tablespoons of olive oil over the top. Cover and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, until the fish is just flaky but not falling apart; check after 20 minutes.
• Serve the fish hot or warm, garnished with cilantro or parsley and lemon wedges.

EASY ASIAN-STYLE LOW FAT MICROWAVE STEAMED FISH

Steps:

• Mix all marinade ingredients except peanut butter in a small bowl or cup. Taste to check for seasoning.
• If you are adding the peanut butter, add it to the mix and stir to create a thick paste.
• Spread over frozen or fresh fish fillets.
• Put fillets onto a plate with a microwave cover or place them in a shallow covered container (but make sure a little of the steam can escape). If fish are frozen, cook on high for at least 6-7 minutes (depending on thickness of fish). If thawed, about 4-5 minutes should be sufficient. This will change depending on your microwave so do check the fish by checking the colour in the centre of the fillet (it should be opaque).
• Serve with rice and a crisp salad.

SIMPLE STEAMED FISH

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix all the ingredients (apart from the fish and green onions) together.
• Smear a little of the dressing around a dinner plate. Arrange the fillets thickest sides out. Drizzle the remaining dressing over the top and spread it around.
• Cover with cling film, punch a few holes in it then microwave on high for 2 minutes. Check and microwave a further 30 seconds at a time until the fish is just done. Allow to stand a couple of minutes then serve, pouring the juices over and garnishing with the sliced green onions.

SIMPLEST STEAMED FISH

Steps:

• Put at least 1-inch of water in the bottom of a steamer; cover and bring to a boil.
• Put the fish in a heat-proof rack or casserole; place in the steamer; cover and steam 4-8 minutes, or until the fish is done.
• Check fish often, being careful when removing the lid of the steamer so you don't get scalded.
• Stop the cooking as soon as a thin-bladed knife meets no resistance when poking the fillet.
• Thicker fillets may need about 10-12 minutes.
• Transfer the fish to a warm platter and drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice. Sprinkle with coarse salt and serve.

MILD OR HOT ALL IN ONE OVEN CURRY

Steps:

• Chicken: Halve the chicken breasts lengthwise. Cut the halves into fingerthick pieces.
• Mix oil and curry paste and marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes. It can be marinated up to 24 hours in advance. The longer you marinate it, the better it will taste.
• Heat a nonstick skillet or wok (high heat) and add the chicken pieces but not the marinade left in the dish you marinated the chicken in as you will need it to toss your onions in it. However, most marinade will stick to the chicken which is ok. You don't need to add extra oil, as there should be enough oil in the marinade. Cook the chicken in a single layer without stirring for ca 40seconds on the first side; turn the chicken pieces and cook for only 30seconds on the second side. Transfer the chicken to a clean bowl.
• Preheat oven to 350F/180°C.
• Onion, spices, rice: Toss onions in dish with leftover marinade of the chicken. Heat oil in same skillet/wok you used for chicken. Fry onions on low heat for 4 minutes, stirring frequently. Add garlic, ginger, cinnamon stick and chili if using. Cook for another 2 minutes. Stir in washed and drained rice and cook for 1 minute. Take off heat and add raisins and transfer to a casserole dish with a lid or use a wok or wide pan with lid.
• Flavoured stock: Mix ingredients for flavoured stock and heat it. Check seasoning. When hot mix with rice and cover. Put in preheated oven.
• Cook for 20 minutes, then stir in cooked chicken and cherry tomatoes if using. Cook for another 10 minutes or until rice and chicken are done.
• Serve: Sprinkle each serving with coconut and top with lime wedge. The lime wedge is lovely if pressed over curry! Serve with sour cream aside if desired.