Monday, January 25, 2010

Monday Menu: Steamed Salmon and ?Broccolini?

Steaming is a quick and easy way to cook fish, and I like that there is little mess to clean up.

I placed two center cut skinless salmon fillets in a heatproof dish that fits in the bamboo steamer; I drizzled toasted sesame oil and fish sauce over the top.

Washed broccolini, just a handful, on another steamer level.

I brought four inches of water to a low simmer, then placed the steamer on and let it be for 14 minutes.

(Healthy Fish)

Bit blurry, but fully cooked and moist. I poured the jus from the fish over the fillet and brown rice. The broccolini was a bit of a disappointment, it was way too bitter and overpowered everything. It should taste like asparagus. Holy cow! Was it mismarked broccoli-rabe?

We gave the steamed greens to the chickens because they were inedible - those chickens - they ate pretty well this weekend, I think they got leftover waffles from Sunday breakfast at Dan's parent's home as well.

I meant to make fish tacos with the leftover salmon, but we ate it all!