Fish with Coconut-Shallot Sauce

This easy fish recipe with a flavorful garlic, thyme and coconut sauce is perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner. Serve with brown rice, to soak up the creamy sauce, and a green salad with vinaigrette.

Yield: 4 servings
Active Time: 30
Total Time: 30

Ingredients
3 large cloves garlic, chopped
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dried
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper, plus more to taste
1 1/4 pounds mahi-mahi, red snapper or grouper (see Tips), skinned and cut into 4 portions
2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot
1 cup 'lite' coconut milk
1/4 cup unsweetened coconut chips (see Tips), toasted
Lime wedges for serving

Preparation
Position rack in upper third of oven; preheat broiler to high. Line a baking sheet or broiler pan with foil and coat with cooking spray.
Mash garlic and 1/2 teaspoon salt on a cutting board with a fork to make a thick paste. Combine with 1 tablespoon oil, thyme and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Place the fish on the prepared pan and spread the paste on top of it.
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add shallot and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add coconut milk, increase heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until reduced to 3/4 cup, about 6 minutes. Season with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste.
Meanwhile, broil the fish until just cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes. Spoon the sauce on top, sprinkle with coconut and serve with lime.

Tips & Notes
For the most up-to-date information about choosing sustainable seafood, go to seafoodwatch.org.
Coconut: Look for thin flakes of dried unsweetened coconut called coconut chips in the produce section or near other coconut in large supermarkets and natural-foods stores. To toast: Place coconut chips or flakes in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat and cook, stirring constantly, until light brown in spots, 4 to 8 minutes.
Nutrition

Nutrition Per Serving

calories270
fat15 g (7 g sat, 6 g mono)
cholesterol103 mg
carbohydrates7 g
protein28 g
fiber1 g
sodium351 mg
potassium643 mg
Nutrition Bonus Potassium (18% daily value).

Carbohydrate Serving 1/2

Exchanges 4 lean meat, 2 1/2 fat