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Exotic Arctic Char

June 10, 2008 - 7:30am
 
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Exotic Arctic Char

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size½ of recipe
Calories306
Total Fat13.5 g
Saturated Fat2 g
Sodium658 mg
Total Carbohydrate6.5 g
Dietary Fiber1.0 g
Protein34.5 g

Servings and Times

Servings2
Marinating Time30 minutes to 12 hours

Ingredients and Preparation

IngredientsMeasures
Dried paprika 1 teaspoon
Dried ginger 1 teaspoon
Sugar 1 teaspoon
Salt ½ teaspoon
Fresh ground pepper ¼ teaspoon
Olive oil 1 teaspoon
Artic char filet*]]>, cut into 2 pieces ¾ pound
Rum ½ lime, sliced1 tablespoon

*can substitute salmon

  1. Directions
  2. Mix together paprika through pepper in a small bowl.
  3. Coat baking dish with 1 teaspoon of oil. Place char filets skin-side down on the baking dish. Rub spice mixture onto char and then drizzle with the rum. Cover with plastic wrap and let marinate at room temperature for about 30 minutes, or place in the refrigerator and let marinate for up to 12 hours.
  4. Place artic char on grill or indoor grill pan coated with cooking spray. Grill for about 5 minutes on each side. Serve with sliced lime.

Exchanges
5 lean meats; 0.5 starches

Side Suggestions: Coconut Rice
Add ¾ cup coconut milk and ¾ cup water to a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, add ¾ cup basmati rice, and reduce heat to low. Simmer with cover on for about 15 minutes, until most of the liquid is absorbed. Let stand for a few minutes before serving. For an even creamier taste, mix in some extra coconut milk to the finished rice.

Side Suggestions: Grilled Tropical Fruit
Slice 1/3 of a pineapple and ½ a mango into long ½-inch thick strips. Grill for about 2 minutes on each side, until just warmed and lightly browned. (Use leftover fruit for fruit salad.)

Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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