Lemon Steamed Halibut with Radish Sauce

Lemon Steamed Halibut with Radish Sauce

From: Cuisine at Home, Issue No. 81
Makes: 4 servings
Total Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition: per serving: 189 calories; 5g total fat; 51mg chol; 594mg sodium; 3g carb; 1g fiber; 31g protein

Ingredients:

• 2 pieces dried lemon peel
• 2 tbs kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp white pepper
• 4 halibut filets
• 4 large basil leaves
• 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 shallot, minced
• 2 cups radishes, rinsed and sliced into coins
• 2 tbs fresh lemon juice
• 2 tsp butter
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Pulse lemon peel, salt, and white pepper in a spice grinder until coarsely ground. Sprinkle 1/4 tsp of lemon salt over each fillet. Top each fillet with a basil leaf.
2. Bring water, broth and shallot for the sauce to a boil in a sauce pan over medium heat. Continue to boil uncovered, 2-3 minutes. Add radishes and lemon juice; simmer until liquid is almost completely reduced, about 10 minutes. Add butter to pan, stirring to coat the radishes; season with salt and white pepper.
3. Cut a piece of parchment to fit the bottom of a large steam basket; place steamer over a pan of water. Bring water to a gentle boil.
4. Set filets on parchment, making sure they don't touch. Cover steamer and cook fish until if flakes easily with a fork, 5-7 minutes.
5. Divide radish sauce among four plates. Set one fillet over radishes on each plate.
6. Serve with "Barley-Brown Rice Salad with cucumbers & basil-orange pesto" on this blog.