Red Snapper Veracruz Recipe

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Red Snapper Veracruz
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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 lb red snapper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion
  • 1 cup tomatoes
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 tsp jalapeno
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice

Directions:

  1. ENTREE: Pacific Red Snapper Veracruz
  2. 1 lb. Rockfish (Pacific red snapper)
  3. 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  4. 1 small onion, thinly sliced
  5. 1 cup tomatoes, diced
  6. 1 bell pepper (red, green, or yellow), thinly sliced
  7. 3 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
  8. 1 tsp. jalapeño or serrano chile, chopped (or to taste)
  9. 1/2 tsp. oregano
  10. 1 bay leaf
  11. 1/4 tsp. salt and pepper
  12. Juice of 2 lemons, 1 lemon sliced
  13. Garnish
  14. Sliced avocado
  15. Cilantro sprigs
  16. Place Pacific red snapper fillets in shallow baking dish. Sauté onion, bell pepper, and garlic in olive oil until vegetables are limp. Add herbs, salt, pepper, tomatoes, and lemon juice. Pour this mixture over fish and arrange lemon slices over top. Cover tightly and bake at 325 degrees F for 25-30 minutes, just until fish turns opaque in center and begins to flake. During last 5 minutes, check for doneness and add liquid if needed. Continue to bake uncovered until fish is done.
  17. Serves 4.
  18. Sauvignon Blanc.
  19. Nutrition (per serving): Calories 224; Protein 28 g; Carbo. 7 g; Fat 9 g; Cholesterol 50 mg; Sodium 227 mg
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 587.35 Kcal (2459 kJ)
Calories from fat 273.55 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 30.39g 47%
Cholesterol 83.9mg 28%
Sodium 743.62mg 31%
Potassium 1648.75mg 35%
Total Carbs 26.26g 9%
Sugars 13.73g 55%
Dietary Fiber 4.97g 20%
Protein 50.47g 101%
Vitamin C 177.5mg 296%
Vitamin A 3mg 99%
Iron 50.7mg 282%
Calcium 140.5mg 14%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 84.37 Kcal (353 kJ)
Calories from fat 39.29 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.37g 47%
Cholesterol 12.05mg 28%
Sodium 106.81mg 31%
Potassium 236.82mg 35%
Total Carbs 3.77g 9%
Sugars 1.97g 55%
Dietary Fiber 0.71g 20%
Protein 7.25g 101%
Vitamin C 25.5mg 296%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 99%
Iron 7.3mg 282%
Calcium 20.2mg 14%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 13.5
    Points
  • 15
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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