Snapper Vera Cruz

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 179.2
  • Total Fat: 2.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 86.4 mg
  • Sodium: 519.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 4.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.9 g
  • Protein: 31.4 g

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Introduction

Use any mild white fish (flounder, tilapia, orange roughy) for a quick and easy skillet dinner. Use any mild white fish (flounder, tilapia, orange roughy) for a quick and easy skillet dinner.
Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

    1 large yellow onion, diced
    3 cloves garlic, minced
    1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
    10 Green olives w/pimentos, sliced
    3 Tbl. Capers
    3 bay leaves
    6 black peppercorns, crushed
    Salt to taste
    (6) 6 oz. fish fillets

Directions

Makes 6 servings, 6 oz. fish each
Spray pan with non-stick spray. Add onion and garlic and saute until cooked but not brown.
Add tomatoes, olives, capers, bay leaves, and peppercorns. Salt to taste.
Bring to a boil and then reduce heat, simmering gently (uncovered) for about 10 mins.
Place fish in large skillet and pour tomato sauce over it. Bring to a boil and then cover and reduce heat. Cook on low for about 6 mins or until fish flakes with a fork.

Serve over a bed of brown rice and with steamed veggies on the side.

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MARATHONMOM26.2.