Chili Spiced Fish with Lime Cream
Servings
2Serving size
4 ounces fish with sauceThis recipe can be multiplied and makes great leftovers and delicious sandwiches or tacos.
Serve with Brown Rice or Cilantro Rice or Plain Grits
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Serve with Herbed Zucchini or Parmesan Zucchini or Zucchini with Sun Dried Tomatoes
Ingredients
| 1 1/2 tsp. no salt added chili powder |
| 1/8 tsp. Cayenne pepper |
| 1/2 tsp.. Smoked paprika |
| 1/4 tsp. Dried marjoram |
| 1/8 tsp. Salt |
| 8 ounces Fresh whitefish (2 4-ounce filets drum, snapper, or flounder) |
| 2 Tbsp. Nonfat Greek Yogurt |
| 1 tsp. Lemon zest (minced) |
| 1 Tbsp Lime juice, raw |
| 1/2 tsp.. Honey |
| 4 tsp. Olive oil |
Instructions
Pat the spice mixture on the fish until well coated.
Mix together the yogurt, lime zest, lime juice and honey until well blended. Place in the refrigerator to chill while cooking the fish.
Place the olive oil in a large skillet over high heat.
When the oil is hot, place the fish in the skillet and cook for about 6 minutes. Turn and cook for another 6 to 8 minutes.
Serve topped with the lime sauce.
Serve this recipe with one of these starch side dishes.
Brown Rice
In a medium sauce pan, heat the water and salt. When the water boils, stir in the brown rice. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, partially covered, for 40-45 minutes. Do not boil away all of the liquid and do not stir the rice. When a very small amount of…
Cilantro Rice
In a medium sauce pain, heat the water, black pepper and salt. When the liquid boils, stir in the rice. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, for about 25 minutes. Do not boil away all of the liquid and do not stir the rice. When a very small amount…
Plain Grits
Place the water and salt in a large sauce pan over high heat. When the water boils, slowly pour in the grits while whisking continuously. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for about 15 minutes. Whisk frequently. When the grits are nearly done most of the water will…
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Serve this recipe with one of these vegetable side dishes.
Herbed Zucchini
Place the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot add the zucchini. Let the zucchini cook without stirring for about 3 minutes. If it appears to be cooking too fast, reduce the heat to medium. Toss the zucchini well and cook for…
Parmesan Zucchini
Place a large skillet in the oven and preheat the oven to 325°F. Cut about 1/4 inch from the stem end of the zucchini and then slice lengthwise. Spray the hot pan with oil and place the six halves in the pan cut side down. Roast for about 20 minutes.…
Zucchini with Sun Dried Tomatoes
Place the sun dried tomatoes in a small bowl and add the boiling water. Let the tomatoes steep for 20 minutes. Remove the tomatoes and finely mince. Reserve the water the tomatoes steeped in. Place a large skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil and the sun dried tomato…
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Recipe Notes
This is a quick and easy way to serve fish that’s light and flavorful. You can serve it simply whole, topped with the cream, or in tacos or on hamburger buns – just add lettuce and tomato or other greens of your choice. If you like your food spicier, add cayenne to the spice mix 1/8th teaspoon at a time.