Thursday, January 6, 2011

MEDITERRANEAN BAKED FISH

Mediterranean Baked Fish 
This dish is baked and flavored with a Mediterranean-style tomato, onion, and garlic sauce to make it lower in fat and salt.

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 teaspoon olive oil

  • 1 large onion, sliced

  • 1 can (16 oz.) whole tomatoes, drained (reserve juice) and coarsely chopped

  • 1 bay leaf

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 3/4 cup apple juice

  • 1/2 cup reserved tomato juice, from canned tomatoes

  • 1/4 cup lemon juice

  • 1/4 cup orange juice

  • 1 tablespoon fresh grated orange peel

  • 1 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed

  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed

  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed

  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, crushed

  • black pepper to taste

  • 1 lb. fish fillets (sole, flounder, or sea perch)  

 DIRECTIONS
1. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet. Add onion, and sauté over moderate heat 5 minutes or until soft. 
2. Add all remaining ingredients except fish. 
3. Stir well and simmer 30 minutes, uncovered. 
4. Arrange fish in 10x6" baking dish; cover with sauce. 
5. Bake, uncovered, at 375 F about 15 minutes or until fish flakes easily.

Yield: 4 servings--Serving Size: 4 oz fillet with sauce

Nutritional Info
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 225.5
Total Fat: 4.4g
Total Carbs: 17.3g
      Dietary Fiber: 2.5mg
Protein: 29.4g

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