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Tandoori Tilapia with Hearts of Palm Salad

Maneet Chauhan, chef at Vermilion in Chicago, uses nonfat yogurt to reduce calories but not taste.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

Marinade

1

cup nonfat plain yogurt

1

/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1

/2 teaspoon ground coriander

1

/2 teaspoon garam masala

1

teaspoon red chili powder

1

/2 teaspoon minced jalapeño

1

clove garlic, minced

1

/2-inch piece ginger, ground into a paste

1

/2 teaspoon salt

Fish

4

tilapia fillets (about 4 ounces each)

1

mango, peeled and diced

1

kiwifruit, peeled and diced

1

cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced

1

can (3 ounces) hearts of palm, diced

Juice of 1/2 lime, plus slices for garnish

1

teaspoon canola oil

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Preparation

  1. Whisk together marinade ingredients in a bowl. Place tilapia in marinade; turn to coat completely. Cover with plastic; refrigerate at least 1 hour. Combine mango, kiwi, cucumber, hearts of palm and lime juice in a bowl. Season with salt. Mix gently. Heat a charcoal, gas or electric grill over high heat. Brush grill with canola oil. Remove tilapia from marinade; blot excess with a paper towel. Grill fish, turning once, until cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes. Garnish each fillet with 2/3 cup hearts of palm salad.

Nutrition Per Serving

Nutritional analysis per serving: 294 calories
4.7 g fat (1.4 g saturated)
2.6 g fiber
34.7 g carbs
29.5 g protein
#### Nutritional analysis provided by Self