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Asian Fish With Vegetables

By: USA WEEKEND columnist Jean Carper 
"Flavorful fish and vegetables are cooked in the microwave for maximum nutrient retention."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (5)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 2 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 4 cups shredded savoy cabbage
  • 1 medium red pepper, cut in slivers
  • 6 sliced scallions, with green
  • 2 (4 ounce) fillets mahi mahi or flounder
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  • Sauce:
  • 2 large garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1/3 cup dry-roasted unsalted peanuts, crushed in blender
  • 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 cup mirin
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  • Garnish:
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (or parsley)
  • 1 lime

Directions

  1. Spread vegetables over bottom of shallow microwave-safe dish. Top with fish. In a small bowl, combine sauce ingredients; pour over all.
  2. Cover tightly with microwave plastic wrap, and microwave on high 8-10 minutes. Vegetables will be crisp-tender.
  3. Place each filet on a plate; spoon vegetables and sauce around fish. Garnish with cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice. Serve with brown rice.

Footnotes

  • Copyright 2004 Jean Carper. Printed first in USA WEEKEND. All rights reserved.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 639 | Total Fat: 15.9g | Cholesterol: 82mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

   

The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 31, 2005 by MATTHEWF335   view full review
I'm sorry, but microwaving fish doesn't work for me....it's too easy to over or undercook. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2007 by VDUBPRINCESS   view full review
This is great! have made it in the microwave and in the oven. both turn out great!! soo...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2010 by Kath Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
We have made this recipe twice. It was delicious with cod and I added snow pea pods. The...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 28, 2007 by A&AAmalio   view full review
I follwed the recipe to the letter and I gotta tell ya...we thought it was AWFUL. Sorry guys...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 14, 2012 by Mietzkitty   view full review
My husband and I really enjoyed this meal. I used salmon filet as that is what I had on hand...

 

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