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Poached Fish and Peppers in Tomato Broth

Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min

This pan cooked fish contains red peppers, capers, and is cooked in tomato broth. 

Makes

4 servings

Serving size

4 ounces fish and ½ cup sauce

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil 

½ cup red bell pepper, chopped 

½ cup green bell pepper, chopped 

1 clove (1 teaspoon) garlic, minced  

1 cup unsalted vegetable broth 

½ cup no salt added tomato sauce 

1 tablespoon capers, divided (Roland® brand suggested) 

1 teaspoon garlic powder 

1 teaspoon lemon pepper 

⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes 

2 pounds white fish fillets (cod or halibut) 

1 tablespoon lemon juice 

 

Special Equipment 

Cooking thermometer 

Instructions

  1. In a pan over medium heat, add the oil. When hot add the bell peppers and cook 2 minutes. 
  2. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute. 
  3. Add the broth, tomato sauce, half the capers, garlic powder, lemon pepper, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 2 minutes. 
  4. Add the fish, cover, and simmer 5 minutes. Begin checking the temperature of each piece.  
  5. When internal temperature of fish reaches 145°F and is white and flaky, move to a plate. Allow the thicker pieces to continue cooking until done. 
  6. Once all pieces are cooked and moved to a plate, remove pan from heat, and stir the remaining capers and the lemon juice into the sauce. 
  7. Place 4 ounces of fish in a bowl and top with ½ cup of the pepper sauce. 

Cooking Tip

Serve with a citrus side or dessert.

Recipe contributed by Satellite Healthcare

Nutrition Info

Nutrition Info

Makes: 4 servings  Serving size: 4 ounces fish and ½ cup sauce

Calories

171

Fat

5 g

Saturated Fat

1 g

Trans Fat

0 g

Cholesterol

68 mg

Carbohydrates

2 g

Sugar

1 g

Fiber

1 g

Protein

26 g

Sodium

169 mg

Calcium

16 mg

Phosphorus

336 mg

Potassium

688 mg