This is a nice recipe I like to make, especially if I am short on time. It goes together easily, is light and is very satisfyining as something different from my normal fare. Enjoy!!
PREP: 15 MINUTES
ROASTING TIME: 10 MINUTES
OVEN TEMPERATURE: 425 DEGREES
SERVES – 4
POINTSPLUS VALUE: 5
Ingredients:
1 (12-OUNCE) JAR ROASTED RED PEPPER, DRAINED AND CHOPPED
16 PITTED BLACK AND/OR GREEN OLIVES COARSELY CHOPPED
¼ CUP CHOPPED FRESH BASIL
1 TABLESPOON SHERRY OR RED-WINE VINEGAR
1 TABLESPOON CAPERS, COARSELY CHOPPED
1 GARLIC CLOVE, MINCED
4 (6-OZ) HALIBUT OR COD FILLETS ABOUT ¾ INCH THICK
2 TEASPOONS OLIVE OIL
½ TEASPOON SALT
½ TEASPOON BLACK PEPPER
Directions:
- 1. PREHEAT THE OVEN TO 425 DEGREES. SPRAY A SHALLOW ROASTING PAN WITH NONSTICK SPRAY.
- 2. TO MAKE THE SAUCE, TOSS TOGETHER THE ROASTED RED PEPPER, OLIVES, BASIL, VINEGAR, CAPERS, AND GARLIC IN A SERVING BOWL.
- 3. PLACE THE FISH IN THE PREPARED ROASTING PAN; BRUSH WITH THE OIL AND SPRINKLE WITH THE SALT AND PEPPER. ROAST THE FISH UNTIL JUST OPAQUE IN THE CENTER, ABOUT 10 MINUTES. SERVE WITH THE SAUCE.
NUTRIENTS PER SERVING: 215 CALORIES, 6G FAT, 6G CARBS, 1G FIBER, 33G PROTEIN
FILLING EXTRA: ADD A 15½ OUNCE CAN OF RINSED AND DRAINED CANNELLINI BEANS TO THE ROASTED PEPPER SAUCE. THIS WILL INCREASE THE POINT VALUE BY 1 POINT
THANKS FOR READING
Kris
For more information about Kris Larkin at her gourmet cooking classes in the heart of The Flint Hills of Kansas see her web site.