Quick Fish Dinner Still Gives You Time To Enjoy The Games
Part of October’s excitement is the World Series. And it’s been even more exciting this year with the Seattle Mariners fighting for the American League pennant.
By the time you read this, the Cleveland Indians will have claimed the title, which we really don’t want, or it’s still a toss-up, to be decided tonight.
Then it’s on to the battle of baseball’s best, with the Atlanta Braves, starting Saturday.
Baseball fever has caught many Spokane residents, who thrill that a home-state team is playing big-time ball.
Somewhere in all of this excitement, dinner has to served. The following fish dinner was put together in a skillet in about five minutes during one of the Seattle-New York semifinal games.
While it cooked, I dashed back to watch the game. I remember it well: It was the top of the sixth, the score was 4-2, New York, and Mariners manager Lou Piniella was sweating. What a game - especially since Seattle won.
Your family will cheer for this home run of a dinner that’s a combination fish, pasta and vegetables entree. Warm up whole-grain bagels, open a package of premixed coleslaw, and serve the gang. Then it’s back for the final innings. May the best team win!
Quick Dinner Fish Fillets
From “Country Casseroles & One-Dish Meals” (Pillsbury Co.)
1 pound fresh or frozen white fish fillets, thawed
1 (1-pound) package frozen vegetables and pasta mix, such as Green Giant Pasta Accents Garden Herb Seasoning Frozen Vegetables and Pasta
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/3 cup shredded fresh Parmesan cheese
Cut fish into 4 serving-size pieces. In large skillet, combine all ingredients except cheese. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer about 15 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork.
To serve, remove mixture from skillet with slotted spoon and place on serving platter. Sprinkle with cheese. If desired, pan juices can be spooned over fish.
Yield: 4 servings.
Nutrition information per serving: 240 calories, 7 grams fat (26 percent fat calories), 24 grams protein, 19 grams carbohydrate, 640 milligrams sodium.
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