Fish Fillets in Lettuce Leaves With Lemon Dill Sauce Recipe

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Fish Fillets in Lettuce Leaves With Lemon Dill Sauce
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Ingredients
12
Count
Nutrition
584
Calories
Total time
30
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Cut the fillet into 4 equal square pieces.
  2. Season both sides of the fish with salt and pepper.
  3. Separate the out leaves from the head of lettuce, without tearing them. Place a leaf cupped side up and center a piece of fish in the middle of the leaf - use two leaves if necessary).
  4. Sprinkle the fish with 1 T. of the dill.
  5. Top with another 1 or two lettuce leaves, the time cupped side down, so that the fish is completely enclosed in lettuce.
  6. Wrap the remaining fillets in lettuce, sprinkle each one with dill and arrange them, without crowding, in a steamer rack or asket.
  7. Bring several inches of water to a boil in the bottom of a steamer.
  8. Drop in the mint sprigs, put the steamer rack or basket in place, cover and steam fish 8 minutes for each inch of thickness.
  9. Turn off the heat, uncover the steamer and let the fish rest for 1 - 2 minutes.
  10. While the fish is steaming, make the sauce. Melt 1 T. butter in a small saucepan or skillet over medium-low heat.
  11. Add the shallots and cook, stirring about 1 minute.
  12. Add the lemon zest and juice and bring the mixture to a simmer.
  13. Vigorously whisk in the remaining butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, allowing each addition to melt before adding the next. the sauce should be slightly thickened and the butter emulsified.
  14. Stir in the dill and season with the salt and pepper to taste.
  15. Carefully transfer the fish packets to warm serving plates.
  16. Pour the sauce over and around the fish and garnish with dill sprigs or flowers.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 584.49 Kcal (2447 kJ)
Calories from fat 353.61 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 39.29g 60%
Cholesterol 121.8mg 41%
Sodium 462.98mg 19%
Potassium 1765.34mg 38%
Total Carbs 15.95g 5%
Sugars 1.63g 7%
Dietary Fiber 6.73g 27%
Protein 34.66g 69%
Vitamin C 30mg 50%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 8.4mg 47%
Calcium 222.6mg 22%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 68.14 Kcal (285 kJ)
Calories from fat 41.22 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.58g 60%
Cholesterol 14.2mg 41%
Sodium 53.97mg 19%
Potassium 205.79mg 38%
Total Carbs 1.86g 5%
Sugars 0.19g 7%
Dietary Fiber 0.78g 27%
Protein 4.04g 69%
Vitamin C 3.5mg 50%
Iron 1mg 47%
Calcium 26mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 14.2
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol,
  • sugar free

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