Full-Steam-Ahead Fish - cooking recipe

Ingredients

12 ounces orange roughy or 12 ounces other fish fillets
1 small fresh basil leaf
1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons shredded fresh ginger
1 cup thinly sliced sweet pepper
8 ounces asparagus spears, trimmed

Preparation

Make bias cuts about 3/4-inch apart into the fish fillets (Do not cut completely through fish).
Tuck 1 or 2 whole basil leaves into each cut.
Rub fillets with garlic and ginger.
Place peppers and asparagus in a steamer basket.
Top with fish.
Place basket into a large, deep saucepan or wok in which 1-inch of water is boiling. Cover; steam 6 to 8 minutes or until fish just flakes easily when tested with a fork. Makes 2 servings.