Ingredients

4 halibut fillets (about 1-inch-thick)

Herb and Garlic Marinade

Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

3 bunches mixed fresh herbs, such as oregano, thyme, savory, sage, parsley, and rosemary

Lemon wedges, for garnish

Preparation

Arrange halibut in nonreactive dish with marinade; turn to coat. Season with pepper. Cover; refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours, turning fish occasionally.

Set a bamboo steamer in a large skillet filled with about 2 inches of water. Line steamer with the herbs.

Remove halibut from refrigerator; discard marinade. Season with salt and pepper. Place halibut on top of herbs. Cover, and steam over medium-high heat until halibut is just cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges.