Pistachio Crusted Grouper Braised in Curry
Servings
2Serving size
4 ounces fishThis recipe can be multiplied but does not make very good leftovers.
Serve with Coconut Rice or Coconut Rice – Low Sodium Version or Jasmine Rice or Low Sodium Plain Mashed Potatoes or Plain Mashed Potatoes
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Serve with Pan Grilled Asparagus or Pan Grilled Broccoli or Roasted Eggplant Salad or Sauteed Spinach
Ingredients
| 1/4 cup Grapefruit juice |
| 1/4 cup No salt added vegetable stock (or no salt added chicken stock) |
| 1/4 tsp. Salt |
| 1 to taste Black pepper |
| 1/16 tsp. Ground nutmeg (just a pinch) |
| 1/4 tsp. Curry powder |
| 1/8 tsp. Garam masala |
| 2 tsp.. Honey |
| 1 tsp. Lime juice, raw |
| 3/4 ounces (49 kernels) Pistachios, shelled |
| 8 ounces Fresh grouper (2 4-ounce filets) |
| 1 spray Spray olive oil |
Instructions
Place the grapefruit juice, chicken stock, salt, pepper, nutmeg, curry powder, honey and lime juice in a glass or glass measuring cup. Heat on high in the microwave 30 seconds. Stir and repeat with 30 second intervals until the sauce is hot.
Place the pistachio nuts in a small food processor, blender or mini chopper. Chop until the consistency of coarse sand. Place the chopped nuts on a plate.
Rinse the grouper filets and pat dry. Pat the ground nuts on both sides of the to and bottom of the filet until well coated.
When the pan is hot spray lightly with oil and place the coated grouper filets in. Return the pan to the oven and cook for about 6 - 8 minutes. Turn the fish and cook for two minutes. Add the heated sauce to the pan and return to the oven. Cook for about 4 - 6 minutes longer depending on the thickness of the fish.
Place the cooked filets on top of the Coconut Rice and top with the curry sauce.
Serve this recipe with one of these starch side dishes.
Coconut Rice
Prior to opening the can of coconut milk, shake very well. In a medium sauce pain, heat the coconut milk, water and salt. When the liquid boils, stir in the jasmine rice. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, partially covered, for 20-30 minutes. Do not boil away all of the…
Coconut Rice – Low Sodium Version
Prior to opening the can of coconut milk, shake very well. In a medium sauce pain, heat the coconut milk, water and salt. When the liquid boils, stir in the jasmine rice. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, partially covered, for 20-30 minutes. Do not boil away all of the…
Jasmine Rice
In a medium sauce pan, heat the water and salt. When the water boils, stir in the jasmine rice. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, partially covered, for about 20-30 minutes. Do not boil away all of the liquid and do not stir the rice. When a very small amount…
Low Sodium Plain Mashed Potatoes
Place the water in a large stock pot over high heat. Quarter the potatoes and add to the stock pot. Cover with water by about an inch. Bring to boil and then reduce heat until the water is simmering. Cook the potatoes about 15 – 20 minutes until slightly soft…
Plain Mashed Potatoes
Place the water in a large stock pot over high heat. Quarter the potatoes and add to the stock pot. Cover with water by about an inch. Bring to boil and then reduce heat until the water is simmering. Cook the potatoes about 15 – 20 minutes until slightly soft…
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Serve this recipe with one of these vegetable side dishes.
Pan Grilled Asparagus
Cut the woody ends off the base of the asparagus spears. Heat 1 quart of water in a shallow pan over medium-high heat. The water should never come to a full boil. Place the asparagus in the water and cook for about 5 – 7 minutes until the spears begin…
Pan Grilled Broccoli
Trim the bottom inch of the stem from the broccoli. Using a vegetable peeler, peel the tough outer layer from the stems. Heat 1 quart of water in a large sauce pan or stock pot fitted with a steamer basket over high heat. When the water is boiling, add the…
Roasted Eggplant Salad
Preheat oven to 325°F. Place a large roasting pan in the oven. When the oven is hot lightly spray the pan with oil and add the eggplant, onions, tomatoes and almonds. Return the pan to the oven and roast for about 30 – 40 minutes. Stir the vegetables about every…
Sauteed Spinach
Heat oil over high heat in a large non-stick skillet. Add sesame seeds and cook for about two minutes, stirring continuously so that they do not burn. Add the spinach and cook quickly over high heat, tossing frequently. As it begins to wilt, add the sherry, honey and nutmeg. Cook…
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Recipe Notes
Grouper is great! Four ounces has only about 6 grams of fat with a fair amount of Omega-3 fats at almost 300 mg. It is rich and meaty tasting and will hold up to almost any sauce. I like to use a spicier curry powder for this recipe but any one will do. Lately I have been using a Muchi curry powder. These contain more peppers (either cayenne, black or white pepper) than some of the softer curries. In this recipe it gives the fish a lot of character and the combination of the soft Coconut Rice with the sweetness of the crusted grouper and the spiciness of the sauce is perfect.