Broiled Fish with Tarragon Sauce Recipe

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The delicate flavor of this fish pairs perfectly with the tangy sauce. A yummy hint of honey comes through. Serve it with crusty bread, mixed vegetables or rice to help soak up the sauce.—Robin Pratt, Athens, Georgia

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Broiled Fish with Tarragon Sauce Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield: 8 Servings

15 10 25

Ingredients

2 pounds cod or red snapper fillets
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 cup cold water
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon

Directions

Place fish on a lightly greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 8-10 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, whisk cornstarch and water until smooth. Stir in the honey, wine, lemon juice, garlic salt and lemon peel. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 3-5 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in tarragon. Serve with fish. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving with 1 tablespoon sauce equals 186 calories, 1 g fat (trace saturated fat), 40 mg cholesterol, 276 mg sodium, 19 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 23 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch.

Originally published as Broiled Fish with Tarragon Sauce in Country Woman June/July 2012, p23

Tips for Buying and Storing Fish

When buying fresh fish fillets or steaks, look for firm flesh that has a moist look. Don't purchase fish that looks dried out. Whole fish should have bright clear eyes that are not sunken and a firm body that is springy to the touch. Fresh fish should have a mild smell, not a strong odor.

When buying frozen fish, look for packages that are solidly frozen, tightly sealed and free of freezer burn and odor.

Follow these guidelines for how much fish to purchase per person: about 1 pound whole, 1/2 pound pan-dressed or steaks and 1/4 to 1/3 pound fillets.

Fresh fish is highly perishable and should be prepared within a day or two after it is caught or purchased. Freshly caught fish should be pan-dressed, washed in cold water, blotted dry with paper towels, placed in an airtight container or heavy-duty plastic bag and refrigerated.

For long-term storage, wrap fish in freezer paper, heavy-duty foil or heavy-duty plastic bags and freeze no longer than 3 months for fatty or oily fish (such as salmon, whitefish, mackerel) or 6 months for lean fish (such as sole, catfish, cod, orange roughy).