Steamed Tilapia with Chive Butter Sauce and Tender Greens

Ingredients

• 2 fillets tilapia fillets
• 5 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp fresh chives
• 2 cups green beans
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp garlic powder
• 2 cups water
• 1 small shallot
• 1 tbsp canola oil
• 1 tsp parsley flakes
• 0.25 cup whipping cream
• 1 tsp arrowroot powder
• 1 rib celery rib
• 0.25 cup leeks
• 1 tsp rice vinegar
• 0.5 tsp poppy seeds

Instructions

1. 1Season tilapia fillets with 1/4 tsp salt and garlic powder. Prepare a steamer with 2 cups water.
2. 2Steam green beans, diced celery, and sliced leeks for 5-7 minutes until tender-crisp. Add seasoned tilapia to the steamer and cook for another 5-8 minutes, or until fish is opaque and flakes easily.
3. 3While fish steams, melt 4 tbsp unsalted butter with Canola Oil and minced shallot in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in arrowroot powder, then whisk in whipping cream and rice vinegar. Cook gently until slightly thickened. Stir in fresh chives and remaining 1/4 tsp salt.
4. 4Plate the steamed fish and vegetables. Spoon the butter sauce over the fish. Garnish with parsley flakes and poppy seeds.