Winter Recipes - The Garden Kitchen - The University of Arizona
Yields2514 Servings
 1 pound swai, cod, tilapia, Mahi Mahi or salmon fillets, skin removedsalt and pepper, to taste
 1 tablespoon olive oil
 1 shallot or ¼ yellow onion, finely chopped
 2 fresh garlic cloves, finely chopped
 2 cups Roma tomatoes, diced
 2 teaspoons fresh thyme or 3 teaspoons dried¼
  cup low-fat milk
 ½ teaspoon cornstarch
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1.Wash hands well with soap and warm water. Wash produce thoroughly and chop as directed.

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2.Season fish with a pinch of salt and ground pepper to taste. 3.Cook it well by grilling in a preheated, oiled grill for about 5 minutes on each side; steaming in a pot for 8-10 minutes; baking at 350°F on a baking rack for 12-18 minutes; or cooking in a preheated skillet, on medium high, with a little bit of oil for 7-10 minutes on each side.

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4.For the sauce: preheat a medium saucepan, add oil, shallots and garlic. Cook on medium high until soft and fragrant, 3-5 minutes.

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5.Add tomatoes and thyme. Cook on medium heat for 5 minutes.

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6.In a bowl, whisk cornstarch into milk until well dissolved. Add cornstarch mixture to tomatoes, thyme and shallots, and mix until well combined. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

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7.Continue cooking until it comes to a boil. Remove from heat.

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8.Place cooked fish fillets on a plate and top with sauce.

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9.Serve immediately over cooked quinoa, rice or your favorite grain.

Ingredients

 1 pound swai, cod, tilapia, Mahi Mahi or salmon fillets, skin removedsalt and pepper, to taste
 1 tablespoon olive oil
 1 shallot or ¼ yellow onion, finely chopped
 2 fresh garlic cloves, finely chopped
 2 cups Roma tomatoes, diced
 2 teaspoons fresh thyme or 3 teaspoons dried¼
  cup low-fat milk
 ½ teaspoon cornstarch

Directions

1

1.Wash hands well with soap and warm water. Wash produce thoroughly and chop as directed.

2

2.Season fish with a pinch of salt and ground pepper to taste. 3.Cook it well by grilling in a preheated, oiled grill for about 5 minutes on each side; steaming in a pot for 8-10 minutes; baking at 350°F on a baking rack for 12-18 minutes; or cooking in a preheated skillet, on medium high, with a little bit of oil for 7-10 minutes on each side.

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4.For the sauce: preheat a medium saucepan, add oil, shallots and garlic. Cook on medium high until soft and fragrant, 3-5 minutes.

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5.Add tomatoes and thyme. Cook on medium heat for 5 minutes.

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6.In a bowl, whisk cornstarch into milk until well dissolved. Add cornstarch mixture to tomatoes, thyme and shallots, and mix until well combined. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

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7.Continue cooking until it comes to a boil. Remove from heat.

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8.Place cooked fish fillets on a plate and top with sauce.

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9.Serve immediately over cooked quinoa, rice or your favorite grain.

Notes

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