Pescada à Paulista

Pescada à Paulista is a flavorful Brazilian seafood dish featuring tender fish fillets cooked with a vibrant tomato and bell pepper sauce. This healthy meal is both light and satisfying, perfect for a nutritious dinner.

Ingredients

• Pescada fish fillets - 300 grams
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Onion - 1 medium, diced
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Red bell pepper - 1 medium, sliced
• Green bell pepper - 1 medium, sliced
• Tomatoes - 2 medium, diced
• Cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Lime juice - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Chili flakes - 1/2 teaspoon (optional)

Steps

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing until the onion is translucent.
3. Stir in the sliced red and green bell peppers, cooking for about 5 minutes until they soften.
4. Add the diced tomatoes, salt, black pepper, and chili flakes, and let the mixture simmer for about 10 minutes.
5. Carefully place the pescada fillets into the sauce, cover, and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily.
6. Drizzle with lime juice and sprinkle with chopped cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 32 g
• Carbs: 15 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 350 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 14 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which promote heart health.
• High in protein, aiding in muscle repair and growth.

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