Coumadin® (Warfarin)
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Lactose
Avoid this recipe if you are lactose intolerant.
Sodium
This is NOT a low sodium recipe.
GERD / Acid Reflux
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Gluten Sensitivity
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"The shelf life of the modern hardback writer is somewhere between the milk and the yogurt."
-John Mortimer, Author
I love the flavors of Indian food. For some folks this can be too spicy but this recipe uses those flavors toned down just a bit. The result is a mellow and exotic dish that is not too spicy.
This dish works well with small lamb shoulder steaks also. It makes for a more savory dish that's not as delicate. Serve the lamb with the squash on top of it.
Servings: 4 | Serving size: 6 ounces fish with sauce
Cooking Time: 60 Minutes
This recipe can be multiplied by 2, 3, 4, 5.
This recipe can be divisible by 2.
This recipe makes great leftovers for sandwiches.
Serve with Spiced Snap Peas or Herbed Zucchini or Green Beans with Red Onion or Roasted Cauliflower or Roasted Cauliflower - Low Sodium Version or Yellow Squash and Onions or Zucchini Salad
2 small | acorn squash (halved and seeded) |
1/2 cup | non-fat yogurt |
1 small | shallot (finely minced) |
1/3 cup | cilantro leaves (coarsely chopped) |
1/2 tsp | sugar |
1/8 tsp | salt |
fresh ground black pepper (to taste) | |
1/2 | lime (juiced) |
2 tsp | paprika |
1 tsp | garam masala |
1/2 tsp | curry powder |
1 tsp | dried mint |
1 tsp | ground cumin |
1/4 tsp | ground cinnamon |
1/2 tsp | salt |
2 Tbsp | olive oil |
4 | 6-ounce whitefish filets (cod, halibut, perch, flounder, drum) |
1/2 cup | shelled pistachio nuts |
1/2 | low sodium chicken or vegetable broth |
Preheat the oven to 325°F. Place the acorn squash in a large skillet cut side down. Put the pan in the oven and roast the squash for about 40 minutes.
While the squash are roasting mix together the yogurt, shallot, cilantro, sugar, salt, pepper and lime juice. Place in refrigerator.
Mix together the paprika, garam masala, curry powder, mint, cumin, cinnamon and salt.
When the squash is done remove it from the oven and place on a cutting board cut side down.
Place a large skillet over medium high heat and add the olive oil. When the oil is hot dredge the fish in the spice mixture to coat well. Place the fish in the pan and reduce the heat if necessary.
Cook on one side for about 4 minutes. Add the pistachios to the pan. Turn the fish over. Cook for another 6 - 8 minutes until done.
While the fish is cooking slice the acorn squash into crescents about 1/2 inch thick and arrange them in a fan on each plate, one-half squash for each plate.
Place the cooked fish on top of the acorn squash, leaving the pistachios in the pan.
Add the chicken stock to the pan and increase the heat to high. Reduce the sauce by about half, then pour the sauce and pistachios over the fish. Top each with about 3 tablespoons of cilantro yogurt and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 6 ounces fish with sauce
Servings: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories 405 | Calories from Fat 133 |
% Daily Value |
Total Fat 15g | 24% |
Saturated Fat 2g | 11% |
Monounsaturated Fat 9g | |
Trans Fat 0g | |
Cholesterol 73mg | 24% |
Sodium 525mg | 22% |
Total Carbohydrates 33g | 11% |
Dietary Fiber 6g | 23% |
Sugars 4g | |
Protein 38g |
Vitamin A 33% | Vitamin C 52% |
Calcium 19% | Iron 21% |
Vitamin K 10 mcg | Potassium 1797 mg |
Magnesium 156 mg |