Fish with Spicy Salsa

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    15 mins

  • Servings

    2

  • Calories

    422 kcal

  • Course

    Lunch, Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Fish with Spicy Salsa

Super fast to prepare, this is a light, fresh, healthy dinner that's a satisfying meal for less than 500 calories. By setting the salsa aside, it sweats and the juices become the "sauce" for this recipe without the need to use tons of oil! I made this spicy - Salsa Picante (which means spicy) - but you can just as just omit the chili if you prefer! I added eggplant slices to fill this out, add nutrition and interest to the dish - but this is optional.

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Ingredients

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Spicy Salsa

  • 2 ripe tomatoes , deseeded and diced (Note 1)
  • 1/2 tsp fresh chili , finely chopped (or 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes)
  • 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • black pepper
  • 1/4 cup , packed, basil leaves

Fish

  • 6 slices eggplant , 1cm / 1/2" thick
  • 2 x 150g / 5oz fish fillets (I used perch)
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 tbsp plain flour
  • 1 tbsp oil

To Serve

  • 4 slices sourdough bread , toasted
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Instructions

  1. Combine the Spicy Salsa ingredients except basil in a bowl. Set aside for 20 minutes to sweat so juices seep and the tomatoes soften.
  2. Season eggplant and fish generously with salt and pepper. Then dust fish with flour, shaking off excess.
  3. Heat 1/2 tbsp oil in a non stick skillet over high heat. Add the eggplant and cook each side until charred and softened - about 2 minutes first side, 1 1/2 minutes second side. Remove onto a plate.
  4. Heat remaining oil. Add fish and cook until light golden on both sides, pressing down with an egg flip to brown it evenly.
  5. Tear basil leaves with your hands and toss through the salsa.
  6. To serve, place 3 eggplants on each plate, top with a piece of fish and spoon over the salsa + juices. Serve with toasted sourdough on the side.

Notes

  • To deseed tomatoes, cut in half then use a spoon to scoop out the water flesh and seeds. Then dice the tomato to use for the recipe.
  • This recipe is great with any type of fish that can be pan seared quickly.
  •  Nutrition per serving for complete meal as shown in the photos INCLUDING bread.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 458g Calories 422cal (21%) Carbohydrates 42.6g (14%) Protein 34.6g (69%) Fat 13.3g (20%) Saturated Fat 1.2g (6%) Cholesterol 60mg (20%) Sodium 428mg (18%) Potassium 566mg (16%) Fiber 6.7g (27%) Sugar 10.7g (21%) Vitamin A 1000IU (20%) Vitamin C 26.4mg (29%) Calcium 360mg (36%) Iron 2.3mg (13%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 422 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 458g
Calories 422cal 21%
Carbohydrates 42.6g 14%
Protein 34.6g 69%
Fat 13.3g 20%
Saturated Fat 1.2g 6%
Cholesterol 60mg 20%
Sodium 428mg 18%
Potassium 566mg 12%
Fiber 6.7g 27%
Sugar 10.7g 21%
Vitamin A 1000IU 20%
Vitamin C 26.4mg 29%
Calcium 360mg 36%
Iron 2.3mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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