South American Style Red Snapper Recipe

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South American Style Red Snapper
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Directions:

  1. If using whole snapper (cleaned) cut about 4 slits through skin on each side.
  2. Season, inside and out with salt and lemon juice; cover and refrigerate 20 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile heat olive oil in a large skillet (large enough to fit the fish) over medium heat and sauté onion, pepper, and garlic until softened, about 10 minutes.
  4. Add chicken broth to skillet and stir.
  5. Remove fish from refrigerator and rinse thoroughly under cold water and pat dry.
  6. Nestle the fish in the skillet and cover.
  7. Let cook 15 minutes, then carefully turn and cook an additional 10 - 15 minutes.
  8. Transfer to serving platter, spoon veggies on top, pour sauce all around, and sprinkle with oregano and cilantro; enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 154.93 Kcal (649 kJ)
Calories from fat 68.04 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.56g 12%
Cholesterol 20.17mg 7%
Sodium 2212.49mg 92%
Potassium 454.97mg 10%
Total Carbs 7.96g 3%
Sugars 3.5g 14%
Dietary Fiber 2.02g 8%
Protein 12.2g 24%
Vitamin C 57.4mg 96%
Vitamin A 0.7mg 25%
Iron 12.9mg 72%
Calcium 45.9mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 53.7 Kcal (225 kJ)
Calories from fat 23.58 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.62g 12%
Cholesterol 6.99mg 7%
Sodium 766.89mg 92%
Potassium 157.7mg 10%
Total Carbs 2.76g 3%
Sugars 1.21g 14%
Dietary Fiber 0.7g 8%
Protein 4.23g 24%
Vitamin C 19.9mg 96%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 25%
Iron 4.5mg 72%
Calcium 15.9mg 5%

* 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

  • 3.3
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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