Seared White Fish with Caprese Salad

The generic term “white fish” is used here because this recipe will work with any locally available mild, firm white fish, such as cod, haddock, or halibut.

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 10-15 minutes
Serves: 4

Ingredients:
¼ c. sliced almonds
2 T. extra virgin olive oil
2-3 large cloves garlic, finely minced
4 6-oz. firm white fish fillets, such as cod, grouper, or halibut
Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
1 T. lemon juice
2 large lemons, cut into wedges or slices

Caprese Salad Ingredients:
2 oz. fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
4 oz. cherry or grape tomatoes, sliced lengthwise
¼ c. fresh basil, sliced
2 T. extra virgin olive oil
1 T. balsamic vinegar
Sea salt and black pepper, to taste

Directions:
1. Toast almonds in a large non-stick skillet set over medium heat, stirring frequently, until golden brown, approximately 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside.

  1. Return the skillet to medium heat and add the olive oil. Once hot, add the minced garlic and sauté, stirring frequently, until golden brown and fragrant, approximately 1 minute.

  2. Season the fish fillets with salt and black pepper, to taste, and add to the hot skillet. Cook until golden brown, approximately 3-4 minutes, before flipping. Repeat on the remaining side for another 3-4 minutes, or until nicely browned. Finish by searing the fillets on each edge until golden brown. Do not overcook.

  3. Transfer the fillets to four individual serving plates and divide the fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and fresh basil between the plates. Season each salad with salt and black pepper, as desired, and drizzle each with an equal amount of the olive oil and balsamic vinegar right before serving. Enjoy!

Nutritional Information: (based on 4 servings per recipe)
Carbs/Serving:
Total Carbs: 4.29g
Fiber: 1.1g
Net Carbs: 3.19g

Calorie Breakdown:
Protein: 44%
Fat: 52%
Carbohydrates: 4%

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    Seared White Fish with Caprese Salad

    The generic term “white fish” is used here because this recipe will work with any locally available mild, firm white fish, such as cod, haddock, or halibut.

    Prep time: 10 minutes
    Cook time: 10-15 minutes
    Serves: 4

    Ingredients:
    ¼ c. sliced almonds
    2 T. extra virgin olive oil
    2-3 large cloves garlic, finely minced
    4 6-oz. firm white fish fillets, such as cod, grouper, or halibut
    Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
    1 T. lemon juice
    2 large lemons, cut into wedges or slices

    Caprese Salad Ingredients:
    2 oz. fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
    4 oz. cherry or grape tomatoes, sliced lengthwise
    ¼ c. fresh basil, sliced
    2 T. extra virgin olive oil
    1 T. balsamic vinegar
    Sea salt and black pepper, to taste

    Directions:
    1. Toast almonds in a large non-stick skillet set over medium heat, stirring frequently, until golden brown, approximately 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside.

    2. Return the skillet to medium heat and add the olive oil. Once hot, add the minced garlic and sauté, stirring frequently, until golden brown and fragrant, approximately 1 minute.

    3. Season the fish fillets with salt and black pepper, to taste, and add to the hot skillet. Cook until golden brown, approximately 3-4 minutes, before flipping. Repeat on the remaining side for another 3-4 minutes, or until nicely browned. Finish by searing the fillets on each edge until golden brown. Do not overcook.

    4. Transfer the fillets to four individual serving plates and divide the fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and fresh basil between the plates. Season each salad with salt and black pepper, as desired, and drizzle each with an equal amount of the olive oil and balsamic vinegar right before serving. Enjoy!

    Nutritional Information: (based on 4 servings per recipe)
    Carbs/Serving:
    Total Carbs: 4.29g
    Fiber: 1.1g
    Net Carbs: 3.19g

    Calorie Breakdown:
    Protein: 44%
    Fat: 52%
    Carbohydrates: 4%

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