Description
Explore delicious and healthy dried fruit and fish recipes that combine essential nutrients, supporting heart health, brain function, and digestion.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Fish (salmon, cod, or tuna)
- 1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup dried figs, chopped
- 1/4 cup dried raisins
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey (optional)
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (parsley, cilantro)
Instructions
- Prepare the fish: Choose your fish (salmon, cod, or tuna) and season with salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil.
- Soak dried fruit: Soak dried apricots, cranberries, figs, and raisins in warm water for 10 minutes. Drain and chop into small pieces.
- Make the sauce: In a bowl, combine soaked dried fruit, honey, lemon juice, and olive oil. Mix well to create a flavorful sauce.
- Cook the fish: Grill, bake, or pan-sear your fish until it is cooked through and flaky.
- Serve: Top the cooked fish with the dried fruit sauce and garnish with fresh herbs.
Notes
- Soaking dried fruit before cooking helps release natural sugars and softens the texture.
- Adjust the sweetness of the sauce by adding more or less honey.
- Use a variety of dried fruits based on personal preference for flavor balance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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