Steamed Fish with Vegetables

Ingredients

• 800 g thick fish fillet (e.g., cod, haddock)
• Salt
• Pepper (freshly ground)
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 300 g carrots
• 200 g celery stalks
• 2 leeks
• 4 shallots
• 2 Garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 Bay leaves
• 200 ml dry white wine
• thyme leaves

Instructions

1. 1.

   Rinse fish fillets and pat dry, cut into 4 portions, season with salt and pepper, drizzle with lemon juice.

2. 2.

   Peel and trim carrots, cut into small pieces as needed. Wash, trim celery and leeks, slice into rounds or strips. Peel shallots and cut lengthwise into thin slivers.

3. 3.

   Peel garlic and slice finely.

4. 4.

   Heat oil in a pot. Add carrots and celery, stir-fry until browned. Then add leeks, shallots and garlic, steam for about 2 more minutes. Season with salt and pepper, add bay leaves, pour in wine, bring to a boil, cover and simmer for about 10 minutes.

5. 5.

   Place fish pieces on top of the vegetables, cover and cook for about 10 minutes until done. Sprinkle with thyme before serving.