Lemongrass grilled fish with mango cucumber salad

Name: Lemongrass grilled fish with mango cucumber salad
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 2 (4–5 oz) firm white fish fillets (tilapia, snapper, or cod); 1 stalk lemongrass, tough outer layers removed and finely minced (about 1 tbsp); 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp lime juice + extra wedges for serving; 1 tsp lime zest; 1 tbsp fish sauce; 1 tsp low-sodium soy sauce or tamari; 1 tsp maple syrup or honey; 1 tbsp neutral oil (for marinade) + 1 tsp olive oil (for salad); 1 ripe mango, peeled and diced (~1 cup); 1 small English cucumber, halved and thinly sliced (~1 cup); 2 tbsp thinly sliced red onion; 2 tbsp chopped cilantro; 1 small red chili, thinly sliced (optional); Salt and black pepper to taste

Goals: Weight Loss, Muscle Gain, Energy & Focus

Cuisine: Thai

Meal: Dinner

Diets: Gluten-free, Non-veg

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Lemongrass grilled fish with mango cucumber salad

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Serves 2Time: 5 min prep · 30 min cook

By RecipeUncle

Light, refreshing grilled white fish marinated with lemongrass and lime, served with a zesty mango–cucumber salad — a dairy-free, beach-day dinner for two that’s bright, hydrating, and quick to make.

Nutrition per serving

Calories310kcal

Protein30g

Carbs22g

Fat12g

Fiber2g

Sodium820mg

Ingredients

(4–5 oz) firm white fish fillets (tilapia, snapper, or cod)
2
lemongrass, tough outer layers removed and finely minced (about 1 tbsp)
1 stalk
garlic, minced
2 cloves
lime juice + extra wedges for serving
1 tbsp
lime zest
1 tsp
fish sauce
1 tbsp
low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
1 tsp
maple syrup or honey
1 tsp
neutral oil (for marinade) + 1 tsp olive oil (for salad)
1 tbsp
ripe mango, peeled and diced (~1 cup)
1
English cucumber, halved and thinly sliced (~1 cup)
1 small
thinly sliced red onion
2 tbsp
chopped cilantro
2 tbsp
red chili, thinly sliced (optional)
1 small
Salt and black pepper
to taste

Steps

1.Mix minced lemongrass, garlic, lime juice, lime zest, fish sauce, soy/tamari, maple, and 1 tbsp oil; season lightly with pepper.
2.Coat fish with half the marinade, cover, and refrigerate 10–15 minutes while you prep the salad.
3.Toss mango, cucumber, red onion, cilantro, chili (if using), 1 tsp olive oil, and a squeeze of lime; season lightly with salt.
4.Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high and oil the grate or pan.
5.Grill fish 3–4 minutes per side (depending on thickness) until opaque and flaky; discard used marinade.
6.Plate fish over or beside the salad, garnish with extra cilantro and lime wedges, and serve immediately.

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