ASPARAGUS FISH BUNDLES

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Low-fat food can look just as appealing as heavy entrees. Wrapped around asparagus bundles, these mouthwatering fish fillets are an ideal example. The basil-thyme sauce is an exceptional touch to the lovely dinner.-Jane Shapton, Irvine, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

4 orange roughy fillets (6 ounces each)
20 fresh asparagus spears, trimmed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 green onions, chopped
SAUCE:
2/3 cup white wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon minced fresh basil or 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Wrap each fillet around five asparagus spears; secure with toothpicks. Place in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. , Cover and bake at 350° for 15 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with onions. Bake, uncovered, 12-15 minutes longer or until fish flakes easily with a fork and asparagus is crisp-tender., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the sauce ingredients until blended. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Discard toothpicks from bundles; serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 102mg cholesterol, Sodium 429mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges