I can get 1 kilo of skinless, boneless white fish fillets for less than $10 from the supermarket and they’re a great cheap meat option and don’t taste too bad. It was just a matter of spraying a piece of foil, topping with a fillet of fish, sprinkling some Asian flavours on top, sealing and popping in the pan, just like that. Within about 10 minutes, they were cooked.
With the lid popped on, there’s no need to turn the fish over. The steam generated within the foil cooks the fish completely.
Served with some steamed rice and Asian style vegetables, this is a quick, hearty, healthy meal with little or no fat used in the cooking. Traditionally the fish may have been wrapped in paper and baked in the oven but this is a great alternative. If you’re out and about on holidays, camping for example, this would be a great way to serve your freshly caught fish directly on a pan over the fire. Hope you give it a try.
“In the Pan” Asian Steamed Fish Parcels
- fish fillets
- oil spray
- crushed garlic
- ground ginger
- soy sauce
- sesame oil
To serve:
- steamed rice
- Asian vegetables
- Spray a piece of foil larger than the size of fish with oil spray and place the fish fillet on top.
- Top fish with a couple drops of sesame oil and soy sauce and a shake of ground ginger.
- Spread with crushed garlic.
- Seal fish parcels well and pop in either an electric frypan or stove top pan and cook for approximately 10 mins or until fish is cooked.
- Serve with steamed rice and Asian style vegetables.
