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Coconut Rice and Sauteed Snapper Fillet With Mojo Picón Sauce

Here's a light, healthy recipe perfect for summer.

Yields 4 servings

Ingredients:
4 6-ounce snapper fillets*
2 tbsp canola oil
salt and pepper

Preparation:
1. Pat fish fillet dry and season with salt and pepper.
2. In a large non-stick skillet heat oil over moderate heat until hot but not smoking and cook fish about 3 minutes, or until golden brown.
3. Turn fish over and cook 2 minutes more, or until just cooked through.

*The mild, slightly sweet flavor and firm yet tender texture of most white fish fillets take well to light seasoning and a quick sauté. Alternatives include sole, flounder, tilapia, fresh cod, and red snapper.

Mojo Picón (Garlic/Paprika Sauce)

Ingredients:
3 cloves garlic, peeled
2 tbsp sweet paprika
1 tsp ground cumin
½ tsp kosher salt
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp sherry vinegar

Preparation:
1. Slice the garlic cloves. Pour the garlic, paprika, cumin, salt and vinegar in a food processor.
2. While blending, drizzle in olive oil gradually until the ingredients emulsify.
3. Blend until the sauce is thick and creamy.
To serve: Accompany fish fillets with brown rice and steamed vegetables. Pour mojo picón over fish.

Coconut Rice

Ingredients:
1 cup long-grain rice
16 oz coconut milk
salt to taste
1 tbsp canola oil

Preparation:
1. In a medium saucepan, mix the oil, rice, coconut milk and salt, and simmer over medium low heat.
2. Simmer 10 to 12 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
3. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook 10 minutes more, until ready to serve.

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To learn more about me or my recipes, visit me at DenisseOller.com and at AARP, where I am a chef and nutrition expert.

Other recipes by Denisse:

Pastelón de Yuca y Pollo
Mango Pie
Pumpkin Fritters
Polvorosa de Pollo (Venezuelan-style Chicken Pot Pie)
Vegetarian Paella
Cod in Tomato Sauce
Mexican-Style Shrimp Ceviche
Pulled Chicken with Jalapeño-Honey Mustard Panini
The Mexican Tamale: A Delight for the Palate
Shrimp Asopao with Pigeon Peas

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Comment by Pauline Boatwright on February 5, 2012 at 8:04pm: This is a recipe I have to try..love it!!!

Comment by Norma Torres on August 6, 2010 at 1:31pm: Denise: Lovely and simple dish. Thank you!

Comment by sonia hhhhhhh.hhhhhhhh on August 6, 2010 at 12:47pm: I will just have to make this..It sounds delicious!!

Comment by Jorge on August 6, 2010 at 12:20pm: Thanks for sharing this, Denisse!