South American Style Red Snapper

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Ingredients

  • 2 lbs red snapper (whole or fillets)
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 2 lemons
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • fresh oregano, chopped for garnish (handful)
  • fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish (handful)

Instructions

  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 saute 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!

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

546 kcal 27% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11.7g 23% DV
Total Fat 35.2g 45% DV
Carbs 57.1g 21% DV
Fiber 14.9g 53% DV
Sugar 6.2g 12% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10072.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 1728.3mg 37% DV
Cholesterol 0.5mg

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 137mcg 15% DV
Vitamin C 175.3mg 100% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 750.5mg 58% DV
Iron 23.3mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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