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Lemongrass-Thai Lime Leaf Marinade

:  August/September 2006

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Fragrant lemongrass and Thai lime leaves infuse your favorite fish or seafood with flavor. Serve with Chile-Lime Dip.


Lemongrass-Thai Lime Leaf Marinade Recipe

Makes: 8 servings, enough for 2 pounds fish, lobster, scallops, shrimp or squid

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Nutrition Profile

Diabetes appropriate | Low calorie | Low carbohydrate | Low cholesterol | Low saturated fat | Heart healthy | Healthy weight | Gluten free |

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup fish sauce
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 stalk lemongrass, grated
  • 1 ounce galangal, grated (see Note)
  • 6 minced lime leaves, ribs removed (see Note)

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Preparation

  1. Whisk fish sauce and sugar until the sugar is dissolved. Stir in lemongrass, galangal and lime leaves. Marinate: 1/2 to 1 hour.

Tips & Notes

  • Notes: Galangal is a fleshy root used as a seasoning in Southeast Asian cooking and is similar in appearance and flavor to ginger. Look for it fresh in specialty and Asian markets. Store unused portions in the refrigerator or freezer.
  • Kaffir lime leaves (or makrut or Thai lime leaves) lend one of the signature flavors to Thai cooking—lemony and floral. Like other Asian ingredients, there is no real substitute, but lime zest will work in a pinch. Find the leaves fresh or frozen in Asian markets and online stores. Fresh leaves may be frozen, airtight, for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Per serving: 21 calories; 0 g fat ( 0 g sat , 0 g mono ); 0 mg cholesterol; 5 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 0 g protein; 0 g fiber; 0 mg sodium; 2 mg potassium.

Carbohydrate Servings: 0

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Recipe Categories

Ethnic/Regional
Asian
Thai
Health & Diet Considerations
Diabetes appropriate
Low calorie
Low carbohydrate
Low cholesterol
Low saturated fat
Heart healthy
Healthy weight
Gluten free
Ease of Preparation
Easy
Total Time
30 minutes or less
Servings
8 or more
Preparation/ Technique
Marinate/Rub
No-cook
Meal/Course
Dinner

Season
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Style/Theme
Entertaining, casual
Entertaining, formal
Type of Dish
Sauce/Condiment, marinade/rub
Publication
August/September 2006
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