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Citrus Garlic Baked Fish with Rice
Recipes
Citrus Garlic Baked Fish with Rice
4 servings
30 minutes total

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 medium red bell pepper
  • 1 medium yellow onion
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
  • 2 limes, for juice
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 2 cups water
  • 4 (6 oz) white fish fillets (such as snapper, grouper, or tilapia), about 1 ½ lb
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • ¼ cup white wine (or chicken broth)
  • ¼ cup orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon paprika

Steps

    1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Place 1 tablespoon oil in 2-quart baking dish. Slice pepper and onion thinly. Chop cilantro. Juice limes (2 tablespoons).
    2. Prepare rice following package instructions (using water and remaining 1 tablespoon oil).
    3. Coat fish with seasoned salt and place in baking dish, turning to coat with oil (wash hands). Arrange peppers and onions over fish; sprinkle with cilantro.
    4. Combine wine, orange juice, lime juice, garlic, thyme, and paprika; pour over fish. Bake 15–20 minutes (uncovered) until centers of fillets flake easily and are 145°F. Serve over rice.
    Note: Always check fish for bones.

Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 450, Total Fat 10g, Sat Fat 1.5g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 60mg, Sodium 460mg, Total Carb 48g, Fiber 2g, Sugars 4g, Protein 38g, Calc 6%, Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Iron 15%