Steamed Pomfret with Lemongrass

Ingredients list for Steamed Pomfret with Lemongrass

• 2 medium Pomfret heads removed
• 1 Lemon grass
• to taste Salt
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 stalk Celery
• 2-3 Green chillies
• 1 inch Ginger
• 1 tablespoon Fresh coriander leaves chopped
• 1 Bay leaf
• 5-6 Garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon Light soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon Lemon zest
• 1 large Carrot peeled and cut into juliennes
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds (black)

Method

1. Sprinkle some salt and drizzle 1 tablespoon lemon juice on the pomfret and rub well on both sides. Set aside.
2. Roughly chop lemongrass, celery, spring onion bulbs, green chillies and ginger. Place them in a blender jar alongwith chopped coriander, bay leaf, garlic, soy sauce, ½ tablespoon lemon juice, lemon zest and salt. Add water as required and blend into a smooth paste.
3. Apply the paste evenly on both sides of the pomfret. Set aside for half an hour.
4. Steam the pomfret in a Chinese bamboo steamer for 7-8 minutes or till the fish is cooked.
5. To make the salad, place carrot in a bowl. Add remaining lemon juice, salt, honey and sesame seeds and mix well.
6. Place the prepared salad on a serving plate. Put the steamed fish on other side and serve immediately.