COCONUT-MANGO TILAPIA

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Friends always request this recipe with its intriguing tropical taste. A sweet mango puree nicely complements the couscous and fish.-Jessie Apfe, Berkeley, California.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup light coconut milk
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 large mangoes, peeled and diced
3 tablespoons brown sugar
4-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
4 tilapia fillets (4 ounces each)
COUSCOUS:
3/4 cup light coconut milk
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
2/3 cup uncooked couscous
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Place the first five ingredients in a blender; cover and process until smooth. Pour 1 cup mixture into a large resealable plastic bag. Add fish; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate at least 2 hours. Cover and refrigerate remaining mixture for sauce., Drain fish, discarding marinade in bag. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, rub on grill rack to coat lightly. Grill fish, covered, over high heat or broil 3-4 in. from heat 3-5 minutes or until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring coconut milk and ginger to a boil. Stir in couscous. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 5-10 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Add cilantro; fluff with a fork. Serve fish with couscous and reserved sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350 calories, Fat 10g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 72mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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