47 light and spicy fish Recipes

light sour cream, adobo sauce from canned chipotle chiles, peeled, coarsely shredded jicama (3 oz), shredded red cabbage (2 oz), shredded carrots (about 2 medium carrots), cilantro leaves, juice and zest of 1 lime, olive oil, divided, salt, divided, pepper, divided, tilapia fillets, chili powder, paprika, cumin, corn tortillas, warmed slightly, lime wedges for serving

cod fish fillets or 12 oz flaky mild white fish fillets, egg, light mayonnaise, divided, panko breadcrumbs, green onions, sliced, olive oil, light sour cream, fresh cilantro, chopped, chipotle chile in adobo, finely chopped

dried rice noodles, oil, garlic, crushed, skinless chicken breast, sliced, spring onions, sliced, snow peas or 150 g mange-touts peas, halved, eggs, lightly beaten, lime juice, fish sauce, sliced red chile, chopped cashews, chopped fresh coriander, to garnish

red snapper, garlic powder, salt and ground black pepper to taste, picante sauce, lime, juiced

dried shrimp, green papaya, thai chiles, coarsely chopped, garlic clove, halved, palm sugar or light brown sugar, green beans , halved crosswise, fresh lime juice, asian fish sauce, dozen cherry tomatoes, halved, coarsely chopped roasted , salted peanuts

uncooked brown rice, water, olive oil, sweet onion, chopped, garlic, minced, chopped fresh ginger root, chopped carrots, chopped broccoli, red bell pepper, diced, light coconut milk, vegetable broth, white wine, fish sauce, soy sauce, thai chile peppers, chopped fresh lemon grass, thai pepper garlic sauce, saffron, plain yogurt, fresh cilantro, for garnish

unpeeled, medium-size raw gulf shrimp (36/40 count ), grated fresh ginger, garlic cloves, minced, olive oil, vegetable broth, unsweetened coconut milk, fish sauce, light brown sugar, fresh lime juice, red curry paste, sliced fresh mushrooms, red bell pepper, chopped, chopped fresh basil, chopped fresh cilantro, sliced green onions, thai chile pepper, seeded and minced (optional)

canola oil, sliced mushrooms, chopped red bell pepper, minced peeled fresh ginger, garlic cloves, minced, stalk lemongrass , halved lengthwise, sambal oelek (ground fresh chile paste), chicken stock or fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth, light coconut milk, fish sauce, sugar, shredded cooked chicken breast (about 8 oz), green onion strips, chopped fresh cilantro, fresh lime juice

eggs, lightly beaten, shrimp, frozen, raw, thawed, sesame oil, spring onions, sliced, garlic clove, crushed, thai sweet chili sauce, sweet, dark soya sauce, fish sauce (optional), lime juice (1 lime or may substitute 1 lemon), cooked rice, snow peas, trimmed, thinly sliced

light sour cream, lemon juice, ground cumin, chopped fresh parsley or 1 tbsp cilantro, garlic, finely chopped, grated fresh lemon rind, red chile, finely chopped, ling cod fish fillets, cut into fingers, desiree potatoes, thickly sliced, baby spinach leaves

buttermilk, garlic salt (to taste), eggs, lightly beaten, salt, tabasco sauce (to taste), pepper , lots to taste, worcestershire sauce (to taste), self-rising flour

light coconut milk, minced peeled fresh lemongrass, minced peeled fresh ginger, chili sauce, fish sauce, fresh lime juice, garlic cloves, minced, skinless halibut fillets

fish sauce, five-spice powder (available at oriental stores), sugar, beef stew meat (1 inch thick pieces) or 4 lbs beef short ribs (1 inch thick pieces), vegetable oil, yellow sweet onion, peeled and sliced, garlic cloves, peeled and lightly crushed, fresh ginger, cut into 3 slices and lightly crushed, beef stock (or 2 cup water with 1 beef bouillon), stalks lemongrass, use the white part only, star anise, cinnamon stick, about 2 inches long, dried chilies or 3 thai red chili peppers, annatto seeds or 1 tsp ground annatto seed, carrots, peeled and sliced diagonally 1/4 inch thick

fish sauce, fresh lime juice, stalks fresh lemongrass, thinly sliced (optional), agave nectar, low-sodium soy sauce, minced fresh ginger, chili flakes, garlic cloves, minced, boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, vegetable oil, plus more for grilling, napa cabbage, shredded (about 3 cups), snap peas, shredded, cilantro leaves, wooden skewers, spicy peanut sauce for serving, recipe follows, reduced-fat smooth peanut butter, light coconut milk, fish sauce, chili-garlic sauce, fresh lime juice, agave nectar

spicy coconut sauce, light coconut milk, soy milk, thai fish sauce, fresh ginger, peeled, minced, green onions, chopped, hot red chile, minced, meatballs, ground round or ground pork, green onions, chopped, water chestnuts, chopped, cornstarch, all-purpose flour, fresh ginger, peeled, minced, soy sauce, low-sodium, dark sesame oil, hot red chile, minced, salt, vegetable oil, fresh basil, chopped, lemon rind, grated

canned low sodium chicken broth, fresh ginger, cut in half and smashed (1/2-inch), garlic cloves, lightly crushed with skins on, fish sauce, cilantro stems including roots , plus 1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro leaves, sugar, jalapeno chiles, stemmed and sliced crosswise into 1/4-inch rings, tomatoes, cored and chopped coarse, mushroom cremini , oyster, or button mushroom, quartered, shrimp, peeled (about 41 to 50 per lb), limes , juice of

broth (through step 1) can be prepared up to 2 days in advance. just remember to withhold the lime juice until the last moment; otherwise, its flavor and aroma will dissipate. if you can locate lemon grass at the market, feel free to add a stalk to the , trimmed of its fibrous top and bruised with the flat side of a knife. for maximum heat, do not seed the chiles., canned low-sodium chicken broth, fresh ginger (1/2-inch), cut in half and smashed (see illustration below), garlic , lightly crushed with skins on, fish sauce, cilantro stems , including roots, plus 1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro leaves, sugar, jalapeno chiles , stemmed and sliced crosswise into 1/4-inch rings, tomatoes , cored and chopped coarse, cremini mushroom , oyster, or button mushrooms, wiped clean and quartered (or cut into sixths if large), shrimp (about 41 to 50 per pound), peeled, juice from 2 limes

vegetable oil, stalk lemongrass, white part only , sliced lengthwise, cut into 6-inch lengths, and smashed, fresh ginger, sliced 1/2-inch thick, thai bird chile , serrano, or jalapeno pepper, end trimmed, halved lengthwise, and seeded, low-sodium chicken broth, unsweetened coconut milk, light brown sugar, firm tofu, small dice, frozen or fresh baby peas, snow peas, sliced thai basil leaves, freshly squeezed lime juice, fish sauce