White Fish with Coconut Curry Sauce

Portion Size: 4 oz. fish and ½ c. rice

Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients Notes: 
1 teaspoon dark sesame oil, dividedOr may use olive oil
2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh gingerOr 1 teaspoon ground ginger
2 garlic cloves, mincedWash, peel and mince
1 cup finely chopped red bell pepper Wash, core and chop
1 cup chopped green onionsWash, trim and chop (including green tops)
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 cup red curry paste(optional)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce 
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
2 (14-ounce) cans light coconut milk
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or 2 teaspoon dried cilantro
8 (4-ounce) white fish fillets 
Cooking spray
4 cups hot cooked brown rice 
8 lime wedges (optional)

Directions:

Steps:Directions: Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance
1Preheat broiler
2Heat 1/2 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat
3Add ginger and garlic; cook 1 minute. Add pepper and onions; cook 1 minute
4Stir in curry powder, curry paste, and cumin; cook 1 minute
5Add soy sauce, sugar, 1/4-teaspoon salt, and coconut milk; bring to a simmer (do not boil) Remove from heat; stir in cilantro
6Brush fish with 1/2 teaspoon oil; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt
7Place fish on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray
8Broil 7 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a forkCook until internal temperature reaches 145° F for 15 seconds.
9Serve fish with sauce, rice, and lime wedges

Jacqueline Larson M.S., R.D.N. and Associates