Coconut and Curry Marinated Bluefish With Lima Bean 'Dal'

Ingredients

• 1 ½ teaspoons coriander seeds
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 ½ cups unsweetened coconut milk
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 2 teaspoons seeded and minced hot chilies
• ½ teaspoon dry mustard
• 1 ½ teaspoons salt, plus more to taste
• 1 bluefish fillet (about 1 1/2 pounds)
• 1 10-ounce package frozen lima beans
• 2 cups water

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

    365 calories; 14 grams fat; 1 gram saturated fat; 3 grams monounsaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 16 grams carbohydrates; 4 grams dietary fiber; 2 grams sugars; 39 grams protein; 100 milligrams cholesterol; 1003 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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Four servings

Preparation

1. Heat a small skillet over medium heat until hot. Add the coriander and cumin seeds and shake the pan until the seeds are toasted, about 30 seconds. Crush the seeds, place in a bowl and stir in the coconut milk, curry powder, chilies, dry mustard and 1 teaspoon of the salt. Reserve 1 cup of the mixture. Pour the remaining liquid in a large, shallow, glass or ceramic dish.
2. Cut diagonal slashes in the skin of the bluefish and place, skin side up in the marinade. Spoon some of the marinade over the skin. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
3. Place the lima beans and the water in a medium-size saucepan and bring to a boil. Cover and cook for 20 minutes; the beans should be very soft. Drain.
4. Place about 1/4 of the lima beans in a blender with 1/2 of the reserved coconut mixture and puree. Scrape the mixture into a saucepan and stir in the remaining coconut mixture, lima beans and remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Place over low heat, cover and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Start a charcoal grill. When the coals are red hot, remove the fish from the marinade and wipe dry. Place the fish on the grill, flesh side down. Grill for 7 minutes. Turn the fish over carefully and grill until just cooked through, about 5 minutes more.
6. Cut the fish in half lengthwise. Cut again crosswise, making roughly equal pieces. Season with salt to taste. Warm the dal. Place 1 piece of fish on each of 4 plates and divide the dal among them. Serve immediately.