Hot Perch Salad
Description
This Hot Perch Salad offers a delightful contrast of temperatures and textures, featuring tender, broiled ocean perch served over a bed of crisp, bite-sized salad greens. The dish is crowned with a warm, savory sauce made from toasted almonds, sliced green onions, and a bright reduction of orange juice thickened with cornstarch. Fresh orange sections add a juicy, citrusy sweetness that balances the rich margarine-based sauce. It is a vibrant, international-style meal that feels elegant yet simple enough for weeknight dinners. Perfect for a light lunch or a sophisticated side dish, this recipe highlights the natural flavor of fresh fish while providing a satisfying, aromatic experience.Ingredients
Directions
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Set oven control to broil.
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Cut ocean perch fillets into 4 serving pieces.
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Place fish on rack in broiler pan.
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Broil with tops about 4 inches from heat for 5 to 6 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork; do not turn.
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While fish cooks, heat margarine in a 1-1/2-quart saucepan over medium heat.
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Add sliced almonds, thinly sliced green onion, salt, and pepper.
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Cook for about 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until almonds are light brown.
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In a small bowl, mix orange juice and cornstarch until smooth.
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Stir orange juice mixture into almond mixture in saucepan.
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Cook for about 30 seconds, stirring constantly, until sauce is thickened.
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Arrange salad greens and orange sections on 4 salad plates.
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Top greens with broiled fish fillets.
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Spoon warm almond-orange mixture over fish.
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Garnish with green onion tops if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 180.5kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 7.4g12%
- Saturated Fat 1.1g6%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 1448.4mg61%
- Total Carbohydrate 24.8g9%
- Dietary Fiber 8.3g34%
- Sugars 10.5g
- Protein 9.7g20%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Microwave Option: To make the sauce in the microwave, decrease orange juice to 1/3 cup. Mix almonds, onion, salt, pepper, and margarine in a 2-cup microwavable measure. Microwave uncovered on high for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring every minute, until almonds are light brown. Mix orange juice and cornstarch; stir into almond mixture. Microwave uncovered on high for 30 to 60 seconds or until thickened.
Microwave Fish Option: Cut fish fillets into 4 serving pieces. Arrange fish, thickest parts to outside edges, in a rectangular microwavable dish (12 x 7-1/2 x 2 inches). Cover tightly and microwave on high for 5 to 7 minutes, rotating dish 1/2 turn after 3 minutes, until fish flakes easily with fork. Let stand covered for 3 minutes before serving.
Substitutions: You can substitute the ocean perch with other mild white fish fillets such as cod, tilapia, or halibut. Vegetable oil can be used instead of margarine for a different flavor profile.
