Name: Fish with Coconut-Shallot Sauce
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 3 large cloves garlic, chopped; 0.75 teaspoon kosher salt, divided; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dried; 0.25 teaspoon ground pepper, plus more to taste; 1.25 pounds mahi-mahi, red snapper or grouper (see Tips), skinned and cut into 4 portions; 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot; 1 cup light coconut milk; 0.25 cup unsweetened coconut chips (see Tips), toasted; Lime wedges for serving

Fish with Coconut-Shallot Sauce

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This easy fish recipe with a flavorful garlic, thyme and coconut sauce is perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner. Serve with brown rice, to soak up the creamy sauce, and a green salad with vinaigrette.

Kathy Gunst

Updated on June 22, 2017

Cook Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Dairy-Free Gluten-Free Healthy Aging High-Protein Low Added Sugars Low Carbohydrate Low Sodium Low-Calorie

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Ingredients

3 large cloves garlic, chopped
¾ teaspoon kosher salt, divided
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dried
¼ teaspoon ground pepper, plus more to taste
1 ¼ pounds mahi-mahi, red snapper or grouper (see Tips), skinned and cut into 4 portions
2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot
1 cup light coconut milk
¼ cup unsweetened coconut chips (see Tips), toasted
Lime wedges for serving

Directions

Position rack in upper third of oven; preheat broiler to high. Line a baking sheet or broiler pan with foil and coat with cooking spray.
Mash garlic and 1/2 teaspoon salt on a cutting board with a fork to make a thick paste. Combine with 1 tablespoon oil, thyme and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Place the fish on the prepared pan and spread the paste on top of it.
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add shallot and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add coconut milk, increase heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until reduced to 3/4 cup, about 6 minutes. Season with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste.
Meanwhile, broil the fish until just cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes. Spoon the sauce on top, sprinkle with coconut and serve with lime.

Tips

For the most up-to-date information about choosing sustainable seafood, go to seafoodwatch.org.

Look for thin flakes of dried unsweetened coconut called coconut chips in the produce section or near other coconut in large supermarkets and natural-foods stores. To toast: Place coconut chips or flakes in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat and cook, stirring constantly, until light brown in spots, 4 to 8 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

270	Calories
15g	Fat
7g	Carbs
28g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 4 oz. fish & 3 Tbsp. sauce
Calories 270
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 7g	2%
Dietary Fiber 1g	5%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 28g	56%
Total Fat 15g	19%
Saturated Fat 7g	33%
Cholesterol 104mg	35%
Vitamin A 381IU	8%
Vitamin C 8mg	9%
Folate 11mcg	3%
Sodium 351mg	15%
Calcium 39mg	3%
Iron 2mg	12%
Magnesium 47mg	11%
Potassium 643mg	14%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.