So sometimes, when my daughter stays a few extra hours at preschool and I don’t feel bad about telling my husband that he can make his own dang lunch, I make fish for myself for lunch. Is that weird? I do have a few confessions about this particular recipe. First, I don’t have a lot (read: any) pictures of the creamy dipping sauce because I was making it up as I went along. Second, and along those lines, for me, this fish was super tasty, but the sauce ended up knocking my socks off, so it kind of became a vehicle for the dipping sauce. If it were socially acceptable to eat it by itself, I would (and really, why isn’t it?! People eat sweet yogurt by itself all the time, so why not savory? I think I shall start a revolution…) This comes together super quickly because fish doesn’t need to marinate for very long. You’ll need honey, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, garlic, fresh ginger, olive oil, and 16-24 ounces of your favorite fish (the original recipe called for mahi mahi, but I couldn’t find any mahi mahi, so I used and liked tilapia. I’d bet all my unfolded laundry that salmon, although fishier, would be fabulous.) Whisk together the honey, soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, garlic, and oil. Rinse the fish in cool water and then place it in the marinade. Let it hang out for 20-60 minutes. While the fish is marinading, whisk together 6 ounces of low-fat or fat-free plain Greek yogurt, a little garlic and grated ginger, soy sauce, lime juice, some grated lime rind, green onions, some kosher salt, and a little Sriracha sauce. I used 1/4 teaspoon and it the sauce itself was pretty spicy, but once you got it on the fish, it was perfect for me. However, you might want to start with just a few drops or 1/8 teaspoon and then go from there. Let it hang out in the fridge until you’re done cooking the fish. When you’re ready to cook the fish, heat an indoor grill pan over medium heat and spray with non-stick cooking spray or brush with vegetable oil. Cook the fish for 4-6 minutes per side or until the fish flakes easily with a fork. You can also place it on a foil-lined baking sheet and cook it under the low broiler setting in your oven for 4-6 minutes per side. Serve with brown rice, steamed veggies, and with the creamy dipping sauce. Pin It Ingredients: 3 tablespoons honey 3 tablespoons soy sauce 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon grated ginger root 2 teaspoons minced or pressed garlic 2 teaspoons olive oil 4-6 4-ounce tilapia fillets (or other favorite fish) Creamy Dipping Sauce 6 ounces fat-free plain Greek yogurt 1 small clove garlic, minced or pressed 1/2 teaspoon grated ginger root 1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons chopped green onions Juice of 1 small, juicy lime (about 2 tablespoons) 1 teaspoon lime zest Sriracha sauce to taste (1/8-1/4 teaspoon will suit most tastes) 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt Optional: 1-2 teaspoons finely minced cilantro Instructions: Whisk together the honey, soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, garlic, and olive oil. Marinate the fish in the mixture for 20 minutes-1 hour. While the fish is marinating, whisk together the creamy sauce ingredients. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Heat a grill pan over medium heat and brush with vegetable oil or spray with non-stick cooking spray. Cook the fish for 4-6 minutes per side or until it flakes easily with a fork. Serve immediately with the dipping sauce alongside steamed veggies and brown rice.
