By: Danielle Nagel

Tilapia Veracruz

This dish is so refreshing, clean and light but watch out it does have a small kick to it. If you're not too keen on spice simply cut back on the cayenne and hot sauce and you will still be able to enjoy the wonderful array of flavors this dish has to offer.

Ingredients For Fish:

• 4-6 oz. tilapia filets, red snapper or sea bass
• Cooking spray
• 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt, optional

Ingredients For Salsa:

• 1 cup tomatoes, seeded and diced
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1/4 cup pitted green olives, sliced thin
• 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
• 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Few dashes of Tabasco or your favorite hot sauce

*Time Saver Tip: To cut down on cooking time substitute your favorite salsa for making it from scratch but be sure to add fresh cilantro for that fresh garden flavor.

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Directions:

1. Preheat broiler. Rinse fish well and pat dry. Spray both sides of fish lightly with cooking spray then sprinkle with lime juice, cumin, pepper and salt. Place fish on pre-sprayed broiler pan then broil 4-5 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork. (Time will vary according to thickness.

   Most tilapia is quite thin and may need less time and often does not need to be turned over or it will fall apart. Use a slotted spatula when carefully turning if needed. Be careful not to overcook this delicate fish or it will become dry.)

2. In a medium bowl mix together all ingredients for salsa, toss gently and chill. Serve fish over Spanish rice and black beans topped with salsa and fresh limes.

Nutrition Facts:

This dish is low in Saturated Fat and a great source of Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus and Potassium as well as Protein and Vitamin B12.

Serving Size -1 fish fillet and 1/4 cup salsa

• Calories - 278g
• Fat - 7g
• Sat. Fat - 2g
• Cholesterol - 80g
• Sodium - 656g
• Carbohydrates - 6g
• Fiber - 2g
• Sugars - 2g
• Protein - 46g

• Carbs - 8%
• Fat - 22%
• Protein - 70%

Danielle Nagel

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