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Pescado Con Coco (Fish in Coconut Sauce)

  • Servings:

    Serves 4 as an appetizer

  • Prep Time:

    25 minutes

  • Cook Time:

    30 minutes

Ingredients

Seafood prepared with a blend of coconut milk, tomato, and garlic is popular among Dominican immigrants hailing from the Samana Peninsula. Serve with rice to soak up the sauce.Note: Wear rubber gloves while preparing jalapeno to protect hands from the spicy oils. Haddock or cod can be used instead of halibut.
4 tsp. chopped fresh cilantro leaves, divided
4 tsp. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, divided
1/2 tsp. salt, divided
1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
2 lb. firm white fish fillets, such as halibut, haddock, or cod
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 medium onion, finely diced
1 medium red bell pepper, finely diced
1 small jalapeno chili pepper, minced
1 1/4 cups chopped fresh tomatoes, divided
1 (14-oz.) can light coconut milk
1 lime, cut into 8 wedges
Pescado Con Coco (Fish in Coconut Sauce)

Directions

Note: Wear rubber gloves while preparing jalapeno to protect hands from the spicy oils. Haddock or cod can be used instead of halibut.
1. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine 2 tsp. of the cilantro, 2 tsp. of the parsley, 1/4 tsp. of the salt, garlic, and lime juice. Place fish fillets in bag and turn to coat. Set aside to marinate for 20 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sauti onion, bell pepper, and jalapeqo until vegetables are softened, about 7 minutes. Add 1 cup of the chopped tomatoes and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
3. Stir in coconut milk and remaining 1/4 tsp. salt. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens slightly, about 10 minutes.
4. Add fish fillets with their marinade to skillet, arranging in a single layer, spooning some of the sauce on top. Return mixture to a simmer and cook, covered, occasionally spooning more sauce on top of fish, until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 10 minutes.
5. Transfer fish and sauce to a platter and garnish with remaining 1/4 cup chopped tomatoes, 2 tsp. cilantro, and 2 tsp. parsley. If desired, surround with lime wedges. Serve immediately.
Source: Hannaford fresh Magazine, May - June 2009

Nutrition

Nutritional Facts
Servings Serves 4
Base Nutrients
Calories 400 kcal (20%)
Calories from Fat 144 kcal (0%)
Total Fat 16 g (25%)
Saturated Fat 7 g (35%)
Cholesterol 75 mg (25%)
Sodium 420 mg (18%)
Total Carbohydrates 11 g (4%)
Dietary Fiber 2 g (8%)
Protein 48 g (80%)
Vitamins
Vitamin A n/a
Vitamin C n/a
Minerals
Calcium n/a
Iron 15 mg (83%)
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