Steamed Fish With Spicy Mint Sauce


Course : Fish
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Serves: 4
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Ingredients:


1 teaspoon peanut oil

1 whole red snapper -- (2-1/2-pound) cleaned

1 tablespoon minced fresh lemon grass

5 slices peeled gingerroot

4 medium lime slices

1/3 cup chopped fresh mint

1/3 cup fresh lime juice

2 tablespoons chopped shallot

2 tablespoons chopped fresh green chile

1 tablespoon fish sauce

1 clove garlic -- minced

1 bunch fresh mint sprigs -- (optional)
 

Preparation / Directions:


Brush peanut oil over both sides of fish. Stuff lemon grass, gingerroot, and lime slices into fish cavity. Add water to fish poacher or large, shallow roasting pan to a depth of 1 inch. Place steaming rack in pan; place pan over 2 burners, and bring water to a boil. Arrange fish on rack; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 18 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Remove fish to a serving platter. Combine mint and next 5 ingredients in a bowl, and stir well.


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