Monday, June 25, 2012

Tilapia Escabeche


Quick, easy meal....great taste and even better....low, low calories!!



  • INGREDIENTS

  • 2 lemons
  • 4 (1/4-lb) skinless tilapia fillets
  • 2 different colored bell peppers, cut into 2-in strips
  • 3 garlic cloves, cut into thin slivers
  • 1 (16-oz) jar fat-free salsa
  • 3/4 c orange juice
  • 3/4 tsp honey

Directions

  • 1
    1. Grate 1 teaspoon of the zest from 1 lemon and squeeze 2 tablespoons of juice. Cut the remaining lemon into 4 wedges. Set aside.
  • 2
    2. Spray a large nonstick skillet with nonstick spray and set over medium heat. Add the fillets and cook just until opaque in the center, 2-3 minutes on each side. Transfer to a plate.
  • 3
    3. Add the bell peppers and garlic to the skillet; cook, stirring frequently, until the bell peppers are crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the salsa, orange juice, honey, and the reserved lemon zest and juice; bring to simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the bell peppers are just tender, about 5 minutes. Add the fillets and spoon the vegetables and sauce over the top. Cook until the fillets are heated through, about 2 minutes longer. Serve at once with the lemon wedges.

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