Herb-Coated Broiled Fish

Spring's happening, finally, and summer's not far behind. The trees are all leafed out, spring flowers are turning into summer blossoms. And my cooking style is changing seasons too, turning to summer simplicity, what for three years now, I call "Summer Easy". Just last week, a chef said it like this, "When the food's this fresh, it'll almost cook itself ... " Weight Watchers, you're going to love this recipe, it's 100% Freestyle!

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Whoah!

Sticker shock set in this week, not for $4 gas but $4 herbs.

But the plants were beautiful, grown in Missouri even if sold at Lowe’s. And I had a firm talk with myself, wondering why I objected to paying $4 for a plant that would flourish all summer long, gracing one dish after another with the bits of fresh herbs I love so much and saving $4 a week (at least) for about five months, about $80.

So this year, I planted six herbs, basil, dill, rosemary, tarragon, lavender and mint. I put in just one parsley plant – frankly, I use so much parsley and cilantro, there’s no planning enough: the grocery store it is.

So let’s see. Spend $24 and get $80 in return. If only ALL our investments were so profitable!

RESOURCE Every year, I post the same challenge, Never Buy Fresh Herbs Again. It’s my tips and tricks for keeping a few herbs throughout the summer! ROI guaranteed!

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QUICK SUPPER: HERB-COATED BROILED FISH

Hands-on time: 10 minutes
Time to table: 20 minutes
Serves 4, easily adjusted to serve 1 or 2 or many

• 1 pound mild fish such as sole, halibut, etc., cut into four servings

• About 1 ounce fresh herbs (a mix of cilantro, parsley, dill, tarragon and others, enough to yield about a half cup)
• 2 cloves garlic
• Zest and juice of a lemon

Set the broiler on high. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.

Rinse the fish in running water, pat dry with paper towels.

With a mini food processor or quick knife skills, process the herbs and garlic until the herbs are chopped small. Add the zest and juice and process until smooth.

With your hands, coat all sides of the fish pieces with the herb mix and place on the baking sheet, leaving room between.

Place about 4 inches under the broiler and let cook for 10 to 12 minutes.

ALANNA’s TIPS The inspiring recipe called for using only cilantro. I love the brightness of multiple herbs but just one is sure simple!

RESOURCES A mini food processor is super handy! It earns its keep two or three times a week, even if it can't/couldn't replace a regular-size food processor/Cuisinart. My Disclosure Promise

NUTRITION INFORMATION Per Serving: 129 Calories; 2g Tot Fat; 0g Sat Fat; 36mg Cholesterol; 64mg Sodium; 1g Carb; 0g Fiber; 0g Sugar; 24g Protein WEIGHT WATCHERS POINTS Old Points 3 & PointsPlus 3 & SmartPoints 1 & Freestyle 0

Adapted from "Cod with Coriander" ("Mahi ba Gashneez") from a new cookbook I'm finding fascinating. It's New Persian Cooking: A Fresh Approach to the Classic Cuisine of Iran by Jila Dana-Haeri, Shahrzad Ghorashian and Jason Lowe. Many thanks to publisher Palgrave-MacMillan for a complimentary review copy! My Disclosure Promise

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Seasonal Cooking: This Same Week, Across the Years

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St. Louis Post-Dispatch
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