Caribbean Red Snapper

Dr. Emily Foster

By Dr. Emily Foster

This fish can be served on top of vegetables along with whole grain rice and garnished with parsley. Salmon or chicken breast can be used in place of red snapper.

Ingredients:

2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
½ cup red pepper, chopped
½ cup carrots, cut intostrips
1 clove garlic, minced
½ cup dry white wine
¾ pound red snapperfillet
1 large tomato,chopped
2 Tbsp. pitted ripeolives, chopped
2 Tbsp. crumbled low-fat feta or low-fat ricotta cheese
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Directions:

•In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, red pepper, carrots, and garlic. Sauté mixture for 10 minutes. Add wine and bring to boil. Push vegetables to one side of the pan
•Arrange fillets in a single layer in center of skillet. Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
•Add tomato and olives. Top with cheese. Cover and cook for 3 minutes or until fish is firm but moist.
•Transfer fish to serving platter. Garnish with vegetables and pan juices

Source: Recipe and Meal Planner Guide of the National Institutes of Health/National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP).

AUTHOR

Dr. Emily Foster

Dr. Emily Foster

Dr. Emily Foster is Holistic Health Expert & Certified Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner. With over 15 years of experience in the health care industry, Dr. Foster has dedicated her career to empowering individuals to take control of their health through natural and lifestyle-based approaches. She holds a Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine and is a certified Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner. Dr. Foster is passionate about educating the public on the benefits of natural health and sustainable living. Dr. Foster has contributed to numerous peer-reviewed journals and popular health magazines. She is a regular columnist for "Health and Wellness Today" and has been featured in "Natural Living Magazine," "Diabetes Care Journal," and "Nutrition and Health Review."