Asian-Style Grouper

Yield: 4 servings

Exchanges per serving:
3 Very Lean Meat
2 Vegetable
1 Fat

Per serving:
Calories 193
Carbohydrate 8.1g
Protein 26.6g
Fat 5.5g
Cholesterol 53mg
Fiber 2.6g
Sodium 133mg

Ingredients:

2 8-ounce grouper or other white fish steaks (1 inch thick)
2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce
½ teaspoon peeled, finely grated gingerroot
2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
2 cups fresh snow pea pods, trimmed (about ½ pound)
1 ½ cups thinly sliced fresh mushrooms
4 green onions, sliced into ½-inch pieces
1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted

Directions:

1. Cut each steak into 2 equal portions, and arrange in an 8 inch square baking dish. Top with soy sauce and gingerroot. Cover and bake at 425 degrees F for 25 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.

2. Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add snow peas, mushrooms, and green onions; sauté 5 minutes or until crisp tender.

3. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve snow pea mixture with fish.