Jul 13 2026
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The Abyss American Abby California Steam Recipe

Inspired by The Hoppy Gnome
Time40m
Serves4

Make The Abyss American Abby California Steam Recipe in just 40m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Seasoning Ingredients

Vegetable Ingredients

Steaming Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Fish

    Rinse the California white fish under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.

  2. 2

    Season the Fish

    In a small bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Rub this mixture over the fish evenly.

Vegetable Preparation

  1. 3

    Chop the Vegetables

    Slice the zucchini and bell pepper. Halve the cherry tomatoes. Set aside.

Steaming Process

  1. 4

    Set Up the Steamer

    In a large steamer pot or a steaming basket, add the vegetable broth. Place the fish at the bottom of the steamer.

  2. 5

    Add Vegetables

    Layer the sliced zucchini, halved cherry tomatoes, and sliced bell pepper over the fish.

  3. 6

    Add Lemon and Steam

    Place lemon slices on top of the vegetables. Cover and steam over medium heat for about 15-20 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.

Serving

  1. 7

    Garnish and Serve

    Once cooked, carefully remove the steamer from heat. Garnish the dish with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.

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