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Lake trout with pear, pistachio and dried apricot salsa |
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Ripe caramelized pears and dried apricots with pistachios make a wonderful salsa, perfect for any mild fish or chicken dish. Feel free to substitute dried fruits and nuts of your choice.
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- 1 1/2 lb lake trout (or tilapia)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp vegetable oil
- 3 Tbsp chopped fresh mint or basil
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SALSA
- 1 large ripe pear, peeled, cored and diced (about 1 cup)
- 1 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 2/3 cup finely chopped dried apricots
- 1/3 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/3 cup finely chopped roasted red pepper (see page 100)
- 1/4 cup chopped toasted pistachio nuts
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp finely chopped garlic
- 3 Tbsp chopped fresh mint or basil
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- For the salsa, lightly coat a small, nonstick skillet with cooking spray and set over medium heat. Add the pear, brown sugar and cinnamon. Sauté for about 3 minutes or until the pear is softened and begins to caramelize. Place in a small mixing bowl.
- Add the dried apricots, onion, red pepper, pistachio nuts, olive oil, lemon juice, maple syrup and garlic. Stir to combine and set aside.
- Dust fish with flour. Lightly coat a nonstick skillet with cooking spray, add the oil and sauté fish for about 8 minutes or just until cooked, turning halfway through.
- Place on a serving platter, spoon the salsa over the fish and garnish with mint or basil.
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Nutritional Analysis per Serving
| Calories |
310 |
| Protein |
22 g |
| Fat |
12 g |
| Saturated Fat |
2.1 g |
| Carbohydrates |
27 g |
| Cholesterol |
60 mg |
| Sodium |
80 mg |
| Fiber |
2.9 g |
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 11 minutes
Make Ahead: Prepare the salsa early in the day.
Serves 6
Nutrition Watch: Pistachios are an excellent source of copper and manganese as well as a good source of phosphorus. Pistachios are the only nuts that have a high amount of the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin. Intake of these nutrients has been associated with a reduced risk of age-related macular degeneration, which can cause irreversible blindness in those over 65 years of age.
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