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Grilled Fish with Pineapple – Cilantro Sauce

Serves 6

A slightly spicy/sweet fish entree using canned pineapple and fresh cilantro for flavor. A choice of fish is given for cooking on the grill while the sauce is being prepared on the stove top.

Grilled Fish with Pineapple – Cilantro Sauce

Ingredients

  • 1 can (20 oz.) sliced pineapple in juice, drained, reserving juice
  • 3/4 cup reserved pineapple juice
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons minced cilantro
  • 1/2 to 1 teaspoon minced jalapeno pepper
  • 3 packets Equal® sweetener*
  • 6 halibut, haddock OR salmon steaks OR fillets (about 4 ounces each), grilled

*Substitute 2 tablespoons Equal Spoonful for the packets.

Preparation

  • Cut pineapple slices into 1/2-inch pieces. Combine pineapple, pineapple juice, lime juice and garlic in a medium saucepan. Heat to boiling on medium. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, uncovered, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Combine water and cornstarch. Stir into boiling mixture. Boil, stirring constantly, until thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in cilantro and jalapeno pepper. Stir in Equal.
  • Serve warm sauce over fish.

Nutrition Information (per serving)

  • Calories: 191
  • Protein: 24 g
  • Carbohydrates: 17 g
  • Fat: 3 g
  • Cholesterol: 36 mg
  • Sodium: 64 mg

Exchanges

  • Meat - 3
  • Fruit - 1