Lemon Poppyseed Fish

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 218.2
  • Total Fat: 9.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 117.3 mg
  • Sodium: 116.5 mg
  • Total Carbs: 2.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.2 g
  • Protein: 29.0 g

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Introduction

The lemon zest and poppy seeds create a nutty, crunchy side to sweet fish fillets before being quickly seared to perfection. With some roasted potatoes or steamed rice and perhaps some lemony veggies, it's a perfect summer meal. The lemon zest and poppy seeds create a nutty, crunchy side to sweet fish fillets before being quickly seared to perfection. With some roasted potatoes or steamed rice and perhaps some lemony veggies, it's a perfect summer meal.
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    1 lb skinless striped bass, portioned into 4 fillets
    1/2 tsp each Kosher salt and black pepper
    Zest of 1 large lemon
    1/3 cup poppy seeds
    1 egg white, beaten
    1 tsp olive oil

Directions

Place the fish fillets on a plate and season with salt and pepper.
In a small dish stir together the lemon zest and poppy seeds.
Brush the top side of the fillets with the egg white, then sprinkle with a generous amount of the poppy seed mixture.
In a large non-stick skillet, heat the oil over medium heat.
Add the fish, seed side down, and cook 2 minutes.
Flip fillets carefully and cook for another 2 minutes.
Serve over beds of spinach or lemon rice (or lemon-spinach rice!)

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JO_JO_BA.