Red peppers stuffed with rainbow trout

Name: Red peppers stuffed with rainbow trout
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 2 red bell peppers; 2 rainbow trout or tilapia fillets, about 1/2 lb each; 1 tsp paprika, preferably smoked; 1/4 tsp garlic powder; 1 cup cilantro leaves; 3 large garlic cloves; 3 tbsp white-wine vinegar; 3 tbsp olive oil

Prep Time10 min
Total Time10 min
Makes2 Servings

*PLUS Roasting Time: 15 minutes

By Chatelaine

Michael Graydon

Roasting rainbow trout in red peppers gives a lovely sweet flavour to the fish. Top it off with our tangy cilantro sauce.

Ingredients

2 red bell peppers
2 rainbow trout or tilapia fillets, about 1/2 lb each
1 tsp paprika, preferably smoked
1/4 tsp garlic powder

SAUCE

1 cup cilantro leaves
3 large garlic cloves
3 tbsp white-wine vinegar
3 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400F (200C). Cut peppers in half lengthwise. Remove seeds and membranes. Place cut-side up on a baking sheet. Pat trout dry with paper towels. Sprinkle both sides of fish with paprika and garlic powder. Cut each fillet in half lengthwise. Fold each piece of fish and stuff into a pepper half. Roast in centre of preheated oven until a knife inserted into fish and held for 10 sec comes out warm, 15 to 20 min.
Meanwhile, prepare sauce. Finely chop cilantro and place in a bowl. Mince garlic and add to cilantro. Whisk in vinegar, then oil. Or place all sauce ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until puréed. When fish is ready, serve with sauce drizzled overtop. Taste and add more seasonings if you like. Great served with a green salad.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories 529, Protein 45g, Carbohydrates 11g, Fat 33g, Fibre 5g, Sodium 84mg.

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Dinner Healthy Recipes fish lunch roast vegetables seafood

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