Creole Baked Fish

This superb preparation will make a special main dish.

Yield: 4 servings
Preparation time: 55 min./Cook time: 1 hour

1 teaspoon of olive oil
3/4 cup of celery, finely diced
1/4 cup of green bell pepper, finely diced
1/4 cup of yellow bell pepper, finely diced
1 cup of yellow onion, finely diced
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt (optional)
1/2 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon of fresh thyme, finely chopped
2 teaspoons of garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon of lemon zest, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon of orange zest, finely chopped
1 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice
4 teaspoons of fresh orange juice
1 16-20-ounce can of no-salt-added plum tomatoes, finely diced with their
juices
1 teaspoon of granulated white sugar
1/2 cup of water
1 tablespoon of fresh basil, finely chopped
1 tablespoon of fresh oregano, finely chopped
4 5-ounce fresh mild fish filets (redfish, snapper, catfish, halibut, or
bass)

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Heat the oil in a saucepan over high
heat. Add the celery, green and yellow bell peppers, onions and bay leaf.
Cook, stirring constantly, until the onions become soft and transparent
(clear), about 8-10 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Add salt, crushed red
pepper, thyme, garlic, lemon zest, and orange zest. Cook for 1 minute,
stirring constantly. Add lemon juice, orange juice, tomatoes, sugar, and
water. Bring mixture to a boil and reduce heat to low. Add the basil and
oregano and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes. Remove from
heat and set aside. Place fish filets in a shallow baking pan and top
with the sauce. Place pan in oven and bake until the fish is cooked
through, about 15-20 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information Calories: 209 Calories from Fat: 12%; Fat: 3g;
Saturated Fat: <1g; Cholesterol: 52.5mg; Sodium: 403mg; Carbohydrate: 13g;
Protein: 31g; Fiber: 2.5g Exchanges: 1 Carb & 4 Very Lean Meats



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