Fast Slow-Cooker Citrus-Ginger Fish Fillets (Gluten-Free, 18-Minute Recipe)
Delicate white fish fillets are gently poached in a zesty citrus-ginger broth with fresh herbs and vegetables for a light, gluten-free dinner—all in under 20 minutes using your slow-cooker’s high setting.

- 4 4-oz fillets white fish fillets (such as tilapia or cod)
- 0.5 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup low-sodium gluten-free vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 medium carrot, julienned
- 1 small zucchini, julienned
- 2 scallions, sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
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Instructions
Preheat slow-cooker on high. Add orange juice, lemon juice, vegetable broth, ginger, salt, and black pepper. Stir gently.
⏱️ 2 minutesLayer carrot, zucchini, and scallions in the base of the slow-cooker. Place fish fillets on top of the vegetables.
⏱️ 1 minuteDrizzle olive oil over fish and cover. Cook on high for 10-12 minutes, until fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
⏱️ 12 minutes 🌡️ HIGH (slow cooker)Carefully lift out fish and vegetables. Spoon a little broth over each serving and garnish with fresh cilantro.
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Per serving. Values are approximate and may vary.
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