Steamed Coconut Fish & Jasmine Rice

Serves

4

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

20 minutes

Ingredients

4 x 6 oz (170 g) white fish filets (e.g., cod or halibut)
11 oz (320 g) cooked jasmine rice
1 lemon, sliced
basil, thinly sliced
red chili, sliced
2 carrots, cut into matchsticks
1 red bell pepper, sliced
For the marinade:
  1 shallot, chopped
  4 tbsp ginger, chopped
  1 lemongrass stalk, peeled & chopped into pieces
  1 turmeric root, chopped
  1 tsp cilantro
  ½ red chili, seeds removed & chopped
  zest from 1 lime
  juice from ½ lime
  4 tbsp basil
  7 oz (200 g) can light coconut milk
  salt & pepper

Nutrition

(Per Serving)

Calories

337

Fats

6 g

Protein

37 g

Carbs

33 g

Instructions

  • Set the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Place all marinade ingredients in a food processor and blitz until smooth, seasoning to taste with sea salt and pepper. Place the fish in a bowl, pour half of the marinade over the fish, and set aside in the refrigerator to marinate for 15-20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, prepare 4 large sheets of parchment paper, about 16.5 x 22-inch (40 x 55 cm), and fold each sheet in half. Open up the parchment and in the center along the crease, add ½ cup of cooked rice. Top the rice with 2 lemon slices, basil, and red chili, then place the fish on top. Spread the remaining marinade over the fish. Place the carrots and bell pepper alongside the fish. Fold the parchment parcel up and roll the edges until sealed.
  • Place the parchment parcels on a baking sheet and bake in the hot oven for 15-20 minutes.
  • Serve immediately, taking care when opening the parcels to allow the steam to escape.