Main dishes

Island Citrus Fish

photo by:kraft

You might not be able to spend the evening on a tropical island, but you can savor our sweet, juicy and smart take on whitefish in your own little corner of the world.

time

prep:

10 min

total:

20 min

servings

total:

6 servings

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What You Need

1/4

cup packed brown sugar

tsp. ground cumin

cod fillets (1-1/2 lb.)

1/4

cup KRAFT Lite Zesty Italian Dressing

1/4

cup lime juice

1/2

cup orange juice

1/4

cup chopped fresh cilantro

Tbsp. chopped mint leaves

Make It

HEAT dressing in large skillet on medium-high heat. Combine sugar and cumin; sprinkle 2 Tbsp. sugar mixture over fish. Place fish in skillet, sugar side down; sprinkle with remaining sugar mixture.

COOK 3 to 5 min. on each side or until fish flakes easily with fork. Remove from skillet; cover to keep warm.

ADD lime and orange juices to skillet. Cook on medium heat until heated through, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Stir in cilantro and mint. Spoon evenly over fish.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Special Extra

For an extra kick, add 1 tsp. crushed red pepper to the coating ingredients before using to coat the fish.

Cooking Know-How

Fish is done when it looks opaque and just begins to flake easily with a fork. Undercooked fish looks translucent and overcooked fish looks dry and falls apart.

How to Chop the Mint and Cilantro

Stack the mint and cilantro leaves on top of each other. Roll the stack lengthwise, then cut crosswise into thin slices. This is a technique professional chefs call chiffonade.

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heavensway

posted:11/9/2012

This had a strange flavor

DebbieJSoccermom

posted:8/9/2012

This was VERY yummy! I loved the change in flavor using orange juice instead of the usual lemon flavor. I did use a can of concentrate orange juice as it was quicker than squeezing. My finicky 16 yr old boy even ate it and had seconds! That says it all

MarcF

posted:5/11/2012

Decided to make this recipe with a backup plan..just in case my family didn't like it. We finished all the Island Citrus Fish and wished we had more! I used Haddock, because I had it in the freezer, and I added 3/4tsp. crushed red pepper which gave it a nice zip. It was fantastic! Light, sweet with a little spicy flavor. Will definitely make it again! Already shared the recipe!

a cook

posted:10/6/2011

This was quick and easy to prepare. I added some sliced navel oranges and sliced limes at the end and it made a nice accompanyment to the dish. I used Kraft low light Parmesan Asiago Balsamic Vinaigrette reduced fat dressing instead of Kraft Light Zesty Italian Dressing and it was very tasty. I will make this again.

sherrypaull

posted:1/28/2011

It was delish! i added mango to the sauce and it was great with it.

ldydva

posted:11/18/2010

This was delicious. We loved it. Next time I'm going to add shrimp.

alrosa87

posted:9/18/2010

This recipe was so easy to make and had a lot of flavor. I just added a little lime and orange zest to it for an extra touch.

emilysnider

posted:8/10/2010

I am new to tilapia and this was fantastic over some white rice. I recommend to everyone.

amy2601

posted:4/20/2010

my faimly loved this. The sause is a little to sweet for me but I just put less on my plate. I used flounder instead of the other fish. I will make this agian

a cook

posted:7/25/2009

A great way to eat fish! My kids ate it really well. I didn't use the mint, but did everything else in the recipe.