BASIC STEAMED COD (for four)

1-1/2 pounds cod or other fillet, in two pieces, or 1 large halibut steak

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

juice of ½ lemon

coarse salt to taste

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1.   Put at least 1 inch of water into the bottom of a steamer, cover and bring to a boil.  Lay the fish on the steamer’s rack, making sure the rack is elevated over the water, and cover again.  Steam 4 to 8 minutes, or until the fish is done.  (A good sized halibut steak may take 10 or even 12 minutes.)

2.   Remove the fish to a warm platter and drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.  Cut into serving portions, sprinkle with coarse salt and serve.

from Mark Bittman, the New York Times