Mediterranean Red Snapper

There are many red snapper recipes to choose from but if you are looking for a quick, easy microwave recipe which also keeps the fish moist and tasty, this one is ideal. Using the microwave is actually one of the best ways to cook fish.

You might wonder why cinnamon is in the list of savory ingredients but actually cinnamon really complements the sweet tomato flavor. The onion, olive oil, tomatoes, garlic and olives are traditional Mediterranean ingredients and will bring the taste of Spain to your dining table. This red snapper recipe is nice served on a bed of fluffy white rice with some seasonal vegetables or even a green salad.

Ingredients -

1 ½ lbs red snapper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 tablespoons salsa
12 pimento-stuffed green olives, sliced in half across
14 ½ oz can Italian stewed tomatoes
1 crushed clove garlic
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, to garnish

Preparation:

Mix the onion, garlic and oil in a 1 ½ quart microwave-safe dish.

Cover the dish and cook on high power for 3 minutes then drain.

Stir in the cinnamon, salsa and tomatoes and top with the olives and red snapper fillets.

Cover and microwave for about 3 minutes on high or until you can flake the snapper easily using a fork.

Garnish with chopped parsley and serve.

(Serves 4)

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Mediterranean Red Snapper

Nuttritional Info:

Calories (kcal): 279
% Calories from Fat: 34.5%
% Calories from Carbohydrates: 12.9%
% Calories from Protein: 52.6%

Per Serving Nutritional Information:

Total Fat (g): 11g 16%
Saturated Fat (g): 2g 8%
Monounsaturated Fat (g): 6g 29%
Polyunsaturated Fat (g): 2g 7%
Cholesterol (mg): 63mg 21%
Total Carbohydrate (g): 9g 3%
Dietary Fiber (g): 2g 8%
Protein (g): 36g 72%
Sodium (mg): 312mg 13%
Potassium (mg): 944mg 27%
Calcium (mg): 101mg 10%
Iron (mg): 1mg 8%
Zinc (mg): 1mg 5%
Vitamin C (mg): 14mg 24%
Vitamin A (i.u.): 666IU 13%
Vitamin A (r.e.): 100 1/2RE 10%