• 1 lb. whitefish fillets
• 2 Tbs. vegetable oil
• 3 scallions, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1-1/2 tsp. freshly grated ginger root
• 1 Tbs. soy sauce
• 1-1/2 tsp. sugar
• 1-1/2 tsp. lemon juice
• 1 Tbs. cilantro
• 1/2 red chili pepper, seeded and sliced (wear gloves)

Heat oil in a heavy nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Fry fish in oil on both sides until lightly browned and cooked through. Transfer fish to a warm platter and keep warm. Fry scallions until soft. Add garlic and ginger and cook on low, stirring until soft and golden. Mix in remaining ingredients. Simmer 1 minute. Pour over fish and serve immediately.

Per serving: calories 304, fat 16.8g, 51% calories from fat, cholesterol 76mg, protein 31.0g, carbohydrates 5.8g, fiber 1.2g, sugar 3.4g, sodium 337mg, diet points 7.8.

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.0, Vegetable: 0.6, Fruit: 0.0, Bread: 0.0, Lean meat: 0.0, Fat: 2.8, Sugar: 0.1, Very lean meat protein: 4.5

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The recommended wine is: Chablis.