Triple Pepper Steamed Halibut Food

TRIPLE-PEPPER STEAMED HALIBUT

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add onion, bell peppers, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and garlic; sauté 20 minutes or until tender.
• Stir in wine, basil, and oregano; cook 1 minute.
• Sprinkle fish with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; arrange fish over bell pepper mixture.
• Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.

SAKE-STEAMED HALIBUT WITH GINGER & CABBAGE

Steps:

• Soak the cauliflower in the ginger juice at room temperature for 1 hour.
• Drain.
• Meanwhile, in each of 2 medium skillets, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in 1 tablespoon of the oil.
• Divide the cabbage, leeks and fresh ginger between the skillets and season with salt, pepper, & crushed red pepper flakes.
• Cover and cook over low heat, stirring frequently, until softened but not browned, about 8 minutes.
• Divide the sake between the skillets and bring to a boil.
• Add 4 halibut fillets to each skillet and season with salt, pepper & crushed red pepper flakes (if using).
• Cover and cook over high heat until the fish is firm, about 10 minutes.
• Transfer the halibut and vegetables to shallow bowls.
• Garnish with the shaved cauliflower and sliced scallions and serve.

HERB-STEAMED HALIBUT

Steps:

• Arrange halibut in nonreactive dish with marinade; turn to coat. Season with pepper. Cover; refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours, turning fish occasionally.
• Set a bamboo steamer in a large skillet filled with about 2 inches of water. Line steamer with the herbs.
• Remove halibut from refrigerator; discard marinade. Season with salt and pepper. Place halibut on top of herbs. Cover, and steam over medium-high heat until halibut is just cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges.

HALIBUT WITH RED BELL PEPPER AND OLIVE RELISH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F. Brush large rimmed baking sheet with olive oil. Heat 3 tablespoons oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper, onion, garlic, and thyme. Sauté until bell pepper is soft, about 6 minutes. Remove from heat. Mix in olives, vinegar, and tomato paste. Season relish to taste with cayenne, salt, and pepper.
• Place fish on prepared baking sheet and brush with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Spoon enough relish over each fillet to cover. Reserve remaining relish. Bake fish until just opaque in center, about 10 minutes. Transfer fish to serving platter. Garnish with thyme sprigs; serve with reserved relish.

STEAMED HALIBUT

Steps:

• Line a steamer with fresh mixed herbs. Season halibut steaks with salt; place on herbs. Cover, and steam over simmering water until opaque, 5 to 7 minutes. Add a squeeze of lime.

HALIBUT OR OTHER FISH STEAMED IN BANANA LEAVES

Steps:

• Put at least 2 inches of water in the bottom of a steamer. Soak the banana leaves in hot water until soft, just a few seconds.
• Toss together the fish, garlic, ginger, nam pla, sugar, and cayenne. Put a piece of the seasoned fish in the center of each of the banana leaves and top with shallot, cilantro, and a light sprinkling of salt. Fold in the sides of the leaves and seal shut with toothpicks or skewers.
• Steam for about 15 minutes, or until the fish is done (peek into one of the packages to check). Be careful of the steaming liquid when removing the packages. Remove each of the fish pieces from its package before serving and spoon some of the juices over it.
• Lemongrass Halibut (or Other Fish) Steamed in Banana Leaves
• In step 2, toss the fish with 1 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes, 2 tablespoons minced lemongrass, 1 teaspoon ground coriander, 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, and the nam pla and sugar. Put it in the packages as directed and top with the shallots, 1/2 cup chopped fresh chives or scallion, and 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, preferably Thai basil. Seal and steam as directed.