Ginger Papaya Whitefish
Servings
2Serving size
6 ounces fish with sauceThis recipe can be multiplied or divided by 2 but does not make very good leftovers.
Serve with Brown and Wild Rice or Coconut Brown Rice or Coconut Rice or Coconut Rice – Low Sodium Version
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Serve with Pan Grilled Asparagus or Pan Grilled Broccoli or Sauteed Spinach or Zucchini with Sun Dried Tomatoes
Ingredients
| 1 tsp. Sesame oil |
| 1/2 tsp. Ground ginger |
| 1/4 cup Papaya nectar |
| 1/4 tsp. Salt |
| 1 to taste Black pepper |
| 1 spray Spray olive oil |
| 12 ounces Fresh whitefish (2 6-ounce filets cod, orange roughy or tilapia) |
| 1 tsp.. Cornstarch |
| 4 Tbsp Water |
| 2 Tbsp. Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw |
Instructions
Place a large non-stick skillet on the range over medium-high heat. When the pan is hot spray lightly with olive oil. Add the fish filets. Cook for about 4 minutes on one side and then turn.
After cooking the fish for about 3 minutes mix the cornstarch with the 4 tablespoons of water in a small dish until well blended. Add the cornstarch mixture to the papaya sauce and whisk well.
Add the papaya sauce to the pan with the fish. Turn the fish once and remove the fish to serving plates. Whisk the sauce well and divide evenly over the fish filets.
Sprinkle with cilantro leaves and serve.
Serve this recipe with one of these starch side dishes.
Brown and Wild Rice
In a medium sauce pan, heat the water and salt. When the water boils, stir in the brown and the wild 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…
Coconut Brown Rice
Shake the can of coconut milk very well before opening. (Tip: a can of coconut milk will contain about 1 1/2 cups of coconut milk. Separate the remaining two 1/2 cups of coconut milk into two small ziplock bags and freeze for a later use.) In a medium sauce pan,…
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…
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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…
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…
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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Lactose
This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.
Recipe Notes
We developed this recipe to use frozen fish filets. You’ll find fish in the freezer that have been individually quick frozen and then vacuum packed. These are perfect for keeping on hand. If you pull them from the freezer in the morning, they are ready in the evening.
Using papaya is a great base for sauces for those with GERD. The natural papain enzyme appears to aid in digestion and there’s some evidence that ginger does the same.