This was very easy and quick to pull together. Everyone loved it. I didn't change any ingredients, but did warm the tomato mixture with the zucchini before pouring over the fish. I served over orzo with Parm and basil mixed in.
Snapper with Zucchini and Tomato
Lemon juice and rind brighten this Snapper with Zucchini and Tomato dinner for two. Vermouth also adds a hit a flavor to the vegetables.
Yield: Serves 2 (serving size: 1 fillet and 1 cup zucchini mixture)
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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 303
- Fat: 11.8g
- Saturated fat: 1.8g
- Monounsaturated fat: 7.3g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 1.8g
- Protein: 36.8g
- Carbohydrate: 7.8g
- Fiber: 1.9g
- Cholesterol: 63mg
- Iron: 1mg
- Sodium: 602mg
- Calcium: 83mg
Ingredients
- 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
- 2 (6-ounce) snapper fillets
- 2 tablespoons dry vermouth or white wine
- 1 cup diced zucchini
- 1 1/2 tablespoons minced shallots
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
Preparation
- 1. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 teaspoon oil to pan; swirl to coat. Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper over fish. Add fish to pan; cook 3 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness. Remove fish from pan; keep warm. Add vermouth; cook until liquid almost evaporates. Add zucchini, shallots, oregano, lemon rind, 1 teaspoon oil, and 1/8 teaspoon salt; sauté 3 minutes or until zucchini is tender.
- 2. Combine zucchini mixture, tomato, remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt, remaining 2 teaspoons oil, basil, and juice; toss gently. Serve with fish.
Snapper with Zucchini and Tomato Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Main Dishes
- CONVENIENCE: Quick/Easy
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Fish
- DIETARY CONSIDERATION: Low Carbohydrate
- PUBLICATION: Cooking Light
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