Peixe com Molho de Maracujá

Peixe com Molho de Maracujá is a vibrant Brazilian dish featuring tender fish fillets topped with a tangy passion fruit sauce. This delightful combination offers a perfect balance of flavor and freshness, making it a healthy and protein-packed meal.

Peixe com Molho de Maracujá
30 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Brazilian
330 kcal

Ingredients

  • Fish fillets (tilapia or similar) - 300 grams
  • Salt - 1 teaspoon
  • Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
  • Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
  • Garlic (minced) - 2 cloves
  • Shallot (finely chopped) - 1 medium
  • Passion fruit pulp - 100 grams
  • Honey - 1 tablespoon
  • Fresh cilantro (chopped) - 2 tablespoons
  • Lime juice - 1 tablespoon

Steps

  1. Season the fish fillets with salt and black pepper on both sides.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add minced garlic and chopped shallot, sautéing until fragrant and translucent.
  3. Carefully place the seasoned fish fillets in the skillet and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
  4. While the fish is cooking, prepare the passion fruit sauce by combining the passion fruit pulp, honey, lime juice, and chopped cilantro in a small bowl.
  5. Once the fish is done, remove it from the skillet and place it on serving plates.
  6. Drizzle the passion fruit sauce generously over the fish fillets before serving.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 330
  • Protein: 28 g
  • Carbs: 15 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Sugar: 7 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg
  • Cholesterol: 70 mg
  • Total Fat: 18 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
  • Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

  • High in protein, promoting muscle growth and repair.
  • Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, supporting heart health.

Tags

BrazilianHigh ProteinSeafood Dish