Asian Flavors Flounder

Asian Flavors Flounder

8 scallions
1/4 C. minced fresh cilantro
1 T. peeled, minced fresh ginger
2 tsp. dark (toasted) sesame oil, divided
4 (5- or 6-ounce) flounder fillets, skinned
2 tsp. low-sodium soy sauce
4 lemon slices

Remove green tops from scallions; slice tops into 1-inch pieces to measure 1/4 C.; set aside. Cut white portion into 2-inch pieces. Combine cilantro, ginger and 1 tsp. oil in an 8-by-12-inch baking dish. Fold each fillet in half crosswise. Arrange fish spoke-like with thinnest portion toward center of dish. Arrange white part of scallions around fillets. Combine scallion tops, 1 tsp. oil and soy sauce and pour over fish. Cover with plastic wrap. Microwave on high (100 percent power) 4 minutes or until fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Let stand 1 minute, covered. Spoon liquid over fish. Garnish with a lemon slice.

Yield: 4 servings
Calories: 159
Fat: 4g
Fiber: .4g

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