Pineapple-Glazed Fish

Name: Pineapple-Glazed Fish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened sliced pineapple; 1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 2 tablespoons honey; 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 4 fresh or orange roughy fillets (6 ounces each)

"My son and our friends often spend a day fishing," writes JoAnn McGuane of Spring, Texas. "This is one of my favorite ways to serve their catch."

Ingredients

1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened sliced pineapple
1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice
4 fresh or orange roughy fillets (6 ounces each)

Directions

Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set pineapple aside. In a small saucepan, combine cornstarch and ginger; stir in pineapple juice until blended. Add honey and soy sauce. bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in lemon juice. Pour half into a small serving bowl.
Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill fillets, uncovered, over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork, basting occasionally with glaze.
Meanwhile, grill pineapple slices for 2-3 minutes on each side or until heated through, basting frequently with glaze. Serve fish with pineapple and reserved glaze.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 190 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 34mg cholesterol, 415mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1 fruit.

Originally published as Pineapple-Glazed Fish in Taste of Home August/September 2002