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- Prepare salad through step 1 (5 minutes)
- Prepare rice, if serving; prepare fish, complete salad, and serve (30 minutes)
Blackened Fish with Tarragon Salsa
Ingredients
- ½ small red onion
- 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon
- 4 plum tomatoes
- 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 4 (6 oz) firm fish fillets (such as snapper, cod or mahi-mahi; 1 ½ lb)
- 2 tablespoons blackening seasoning
- 1 can black beans (15–16 oz)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Steps
- Chop onion, tarragon, and tomatoes coarsely; place all in small bowl. Add 2 tablespoons oil and stir to combine.
- Preheat large sauté pan on medium-high 3–4 minutes. Coat fish with seasoning (wash hands). Place 1 tablespoon oil in pan, then add fish; cook 3–4 minutes on each side until centers of fillets flake easily and are 145°F.
- Drain and rinse beans. Combine beans, salt, pepper; and remaining 2 tablespoons oil in microwave-safe dish; microwave on HIGH 1–2 minutes, stirring halfway through cook time, until hot. Divide mixture among serving plates; top with fish and tarragon salsa. Serve.
Caraway-Feta Salad
Ingredients
- 3 limes, for juice
- 2 romaine hearts
- ½ cup feta cheese
- 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
- ½ cup light mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup honey
Steps
- Juice limes (3 tablespoons); place juice in small bowl. Chop romaine coarsely; chop feta finely.
- Divide romaine among serving plates. Sprinkle with feta and caraway seeds.
- Add mayonnaise and honey to lime juice; whisk until blended, drizzle over salad, and serve.
Serving Suggestions
- Complete your meal with rice, Cuban bread, and Key lime pie for dessert.
- To get a nice crust on the fish, it's important to have the pan hot before adding the fish. And don't skimp on the seasoning!
Blackened Fish with Tarragon Salsa
Always check fish for bones.
Wash hands, utensils, and surfaces with soap and water after any contact with raw meat, seafood, or eggs.
Do not reuse marinades.
Do not rinse raw meat.
Microwaves vary; adjust time as needed.
If fruits and vegetables are part of this recipe, be sure to wash thoroughly.
Caraway-Feta Salad
If fruits and vegetables are part of this recipe, be sure to wash thoroughly.
Blackened Fish with Tarragon Salsa
Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 440, Total Fat 21g, Sat Fat 3g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 80mg, Sodium 1190mg, Total Carb 13g, Fiber 4g, Total Sugar 2g, (Incl. 0g Added Sugars), Protein 49g, Vitamin D 0%, Calc 8%, Iron 6%, Potassium 25%
Caraway-Feta Salad
Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 230, Total Fat 11g, Sat Fat 4g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 15mg, Sodium 400mg, Total Carb 31g, Fiber 2g, Total Sugar 28g, (Incl. 23g Added Sugars), Protein 4g, Vitamin D 0%, Calc 10%, Iron 10%, Potassium 2%