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Caribbean Red Snapper

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From: National Diabetes Education Program

Quick Facts

Servings: 4
Prep Time: 30 min.
Cook Time: 25 min.
Total: 55 min.

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This fish can be served on top of vegetables along with whole grain rice and garnished with parsley. Salmon or chicken breast can be used in place of red snapper.

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbs olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup red pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 cup carrots, cut into strips
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 3/4 lb red snapper fillet
  • 1 large tomato, chopped
  • 2 Tbs pitted ripe olives, chopped
  • 2 Tbs crumbled low-fat feta or low-fat ricotta cheese

Directions

  • In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, red pepper, carrots, and garlic. Sauté mixture for 10 minutes. Add wine and bring to boil.
  • Push vegetables to one side of the pan. Arrange fillets in a single layer in center of skillet. Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Add tomato and olives. Top with cheese. Cover and cook for 3 minutes or until fish is firm but moist.
  • Transfer fish to serving platter. Garnish with vegetables and pan juices.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 211
  Calories from Fat 80 (38%)
(14%)Total Fat 9g
(8%)Saturated Fat 2g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 5g
(11%)Cholesterol 33mg
(7%)Sodium 166mg
(18%)Potassium 620mg
Total Carbohydrate 8g
(8%)Dietary Fiber 2g
Sugars 4g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(39%)Protein 19g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.

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