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White Fish with Fresh-Cut Strawberry Salsa

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by Patricia Chuey Msc. RD FDC.

Although lesser known than the citrus fruit family, strawberries, like all berries, are a great source of vitamin C. Load up on berries in the spring and summer, and freeze for a burst of the sunshine vitamin throughout the winter months.

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White Fish with Fresh-Cut Strawberry Salsa

Freshly made strawberry salsa perfectly tops off this baked white fish.
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Course: Main Course
Preparation: Quick & Easy
Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Patricia Chuey Msc. RD FDC.
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped
  • 1 medium jalapeno, seeds and pulp removed
  • 1/4 cup red onion, minced
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, finely chopped
  • Juice of half a fresh lime
  • 1 medium avocado, peeled and diced
  • 6 white fish fillets such as sole, basa or halibut, about 4-5 ounces each
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper
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Instructions

  • Salsa: In a medium bowl, combine strawberries, jalapeño, red onion, cilantro and lime juice. Refrigerate. Lightly toss in diced avocado right before serving.
  • Fish: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place fish on a parchment-lined baking sheet with a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
  • Serve fish garnished with the freshly made salsa.
Nutrition Facts
White Fish with Fresh-Cut Strawberry Salsa
Amount per Serving
Calories
237
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
8
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
4
g
Cholesterol
 
85
mg
28
%
Sodium
 
289
mg
13
%
Potassium
 
774
mg
22
%
Carbohydrates
 
8
g
3
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
3
g
3
%
Protein
 
35
g
70
%
Vitamin A
 
128
IU
3
%
Vitamin C
 
37
mg
45
%
Calcium
 
32
mg
3
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Are Strawberries High in Pesticides?

Have you heard of the Dirty Dozen? It’s a list published yearly by an environmental group in the United States to identify fruits and vegetables the group claims contains high pesticide residue levels. Strawberries often rank highest on the list, but scientists around the world have debunked the Dirty Dozen list.

Health Canada is responsible for ensuring all pesticides, whether used for conventional or organic production, are safe for both people and the environment. This includes taking into account pesticide residues on food. While most fruits and vegetables in Canada do not have any detectable levels of pesticide residues, it’s important for people to understand that simply being able to detect the presence of residues on food does not mean there is a safety concern. Science has become so precise that residues can be measured in parts per billion. That’s the equivalent of one second in 32 years, a drop of water in an Olympic size swimming pool or one blade of grass in a football field.

According to an online pesticide residue calculator, safefruitsandveggies.com, a woman could consume 454 servings of strawberries in one day without any effects from pesticide residues. So, whether you buy conventionally grown or organically grown strawberries, just focus on eating more fruits and vegetables.

Patricia Chuey

Patricia Chuey

Patricia Chuey is a Canadian dietitian renowned for her work in food and nutrition communications. “Food is one spoke in the wheel of health. Simplify, nourish and enjoy great food from our world class food system while also balancing the other spokes that contribute to great health.”

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