Red Pepper Flounder

By Tonya_Speed

NUTRITION per serving: 139 Calories; 3g Fat; 22g Protein; 3g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 60mg Cholesterol; 95mg Sodium. Exchanges: 3 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Fat. Points: 3

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons unsalted butter
• 1/3 cup sliced green onions
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 small red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
• 4 (4-oz.) flounder fillets OR other firm-fleshed fish
• 3 tablespoons dry white wine (or use white grape juice with a splash of cider vinegar)
• 1/2 teaspoon grated lime peel
• 2 tablespoons lime juice

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from savingdinner.com

Preparation

Step 1

Melt butter in a large skillet with a tight-fitting lid over medium-high heat. Add green onions, garlic and red pepper strips; cook for 2 minutes, stirring often. Add fish and cook for 2 minutes per side; top with wine (or juice/vinegar), lime peel and juice. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 3 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Carefully remove fish to a serving platter and top with bell pepper mixture.

SERVING SUGGESTION: Whole wheat couscous and steamed asparagus.
GLUTEN FREE: Make sure wine (or juice/vinegar) is gluten free.