PACIFIC ISLAND FISH IN COCONUT SAUCE

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This was posted in response to a request re: coconuts. It is not especially "Heart Smart" so I would categorize it as a special dish for an occasional treat.

Provided by Stewie

Categories     Coconut

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 pieces white fish fillets, cleaned and fileted
2 cups coconut cream
2 tablespoons finely chopped onions
1 teaspoon salt
chopped chili (optional)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 -2 tomatoes
flour

Steps:

  • To Make the Sauce: In a small saucepan mix coconut cream, onion, salt, chilli, lemon juice, and the cornstarch (mixed to a paste with a little of the cold coconut cream).
  • Bring the mixture to a boiling point, stirring all the time.
  • Do not allow sauce to boil hard as it will become lumpy.
  • Simmer for 3 minutes, then remove from the heat.
  • Dip pieces of fish in flour seasoned with salt and pepper.
  • Brown lightly in hot oil.
  • Place the fish in a casserole dish and pour the sauce over the top.
  • Garnish with slices of tomato.
  • Bake at 300F degrees for 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200.2, Fat 17.5, SaturatedFat 15.5, Sodium 438.2, Carbohydrate 10.8, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 6.8, Protein 2.9

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