Steamed monkfish, Chinese style

Discover an elegant and ultra-quick recipe that's perfect for perimenopause. This steamed monkfish, inspired by Asian cuisine, uses gentle cooking to preserve the delicate texture of the fillets and their rich nutrients.

The combination of fresh ginger, lime , and apple cider vinegar creates a tangy flavor without adding calories. It's the perfect dish for a light dinner, promoting optimal digestive comfort while providing essential nutrients to support your joints and vitality. A classic of healthy cooking, ready in minutes, to leave you feeling light and radiant.

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: 15 minutes

Total time 30 minutes

Difficulty: Beginner

Servings: 4

Ingredients

For the monkfish

2 tails monkfish (skinless and filleted)
1 lime
3 cm of ginger
1 small bunch of fresh coriander (or green onions if you don't like coriander)
1 tbsp sesame oil (to be added when serving)
Salt and freshly ground pepper

For the sauce

2 tablespoons of soy sauce
1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon of sesame oil
1 tablespoon of water

Preparation

1
Pat the monkfish pieces dry with absorbent paper.
2
Peel the ginger and cut it into thin sticks or thin slices.
3
Cut the lime into thin slices
4
Finely chop the green onion or coriander (stems included, they have a lot of flavor).
5
Bring the water in your steamer to a boil. Flavor tip: You can flavor the cooking water by adding a few sprigs of coriander or a slice of lemon.
6
Place the monkfish fillets in the steamer basket.
7
Distribute the pieces of ginger and lime directly over the fish.
8
Cover and cook for 10 to 12 minutes. The flesh should become opaque and pearly, but remain soft to the touch.
9
Meanwhile, prepare the sauce: mix the soy sauce, cider vinegar, sesame oil and water.
10
Take out the monkfish fillets and arrange them on your plates (or a serving dish).
11
Pour the sauce over immediately.
12
Sprinkle with fresh coriander and add a pinch of salt and a turn of pepper.

Note

You can serve this monkfish with grilled eggplant, braised romaine lettuce, or brown rice.

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