10-Minute St. Lucian Meal: Grilled Fish with Green Fig Salad

Meal: Grilled Fish with Green Fig Salad

Ingredients (Makes 3-4 servings)

• 2 fillets of fresh fish (snapper or mahi-mahi)

• 1 tbsp lime juice

• 1 tbsp green seasoning (blend of thyme, scallions, garlic, and parsley)

• ½ tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 4 green figs (green bananas), boiled and sliced

• ½ cup shredded cabbage

• ½ small onion, finely chopped

• ½ sweet pepper, diced

• ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved

• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

• 1 tbsp olive oil

  
  

Steps:

1. Season the Fish – Rub fish fillets with lime juice, green seasoning, salt, and pepper.

2. Grill the Fish – Heat a pan with olive oil and cook fillets for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.

3. Prepare Green Fig Salad – Mix boiled green fig slices, cabbage, onions, sweet peppers, and cherry tomatoes in a bowl.

4. Dress the Salad – Drizzle with olive oil and apple cider vinegar, then toss well.

5. Assemble & Serve – Plate the grilled fish with a portion of green fig salad.

6. Store & Reheat – Keep portions in meal prep containers for an easy work lunch.

   
   
   
   

   

   
   
   
   

Nutritional Breakdown (Per Serving - 1 Plate)

• Calories: ~410 kcal

• Protein: ~40g

• Carbohydrates: ~35g

• Fats: ~14g

  
  

Macronutrient Proportions

• Protein (40g | 45%) – Grilled fish

• Carbohydrates (35g | 40%) – Green figs, vegetables

• Fats (14g | 15%) – Olive oil