Broiled Fish with Tarragon Sauce

Name: Broiled Fish with Tarragon Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings.
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 zest; 1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon

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

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 zest
1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon

Directions

Place fish on a lightly greased 15x10x1-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 zest. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 3-5 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in tarragon. Serve with fish.

Nutrition Facts

3 ounces cooked fish with 1 tablespoon sauce: 186 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 40mg cholesterol, 276mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 0 fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch.

Originally published as Broiled Fish with Tangy Sweet 'n Sour Sauce in Country Woman June/July 2012