Lemongrass Baked Snapper Recipe

We all know that fish is a good for you food, which in many people's minds means, "Blah." I can't say it's my favorite food, but I eat it because I know all the health benefits...low fat, high protein and all those Omegas we've been hearing so much about...you know the ones that help your heart, reduce inflammation and boost your brain power. My challenge is finding fish recipes that my son will eat, not an easy task, but is possible. This happens to be one of those recipes he gobbled down, primarily due to the onions. Crazy kid is loving onions these days. Totally feel sorry for his friends at school.

Ingredients:

2 TSP Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) -- a healthy choice for oils
1/4 c fresh lemongrass -- peeled and chopped, easily found in the produce section
1/4 c shallots -- minced, honestly I just chopped mine
2 cloves garlic -- minced, I used 4 cloves, but I love garlic and just chopped
1 1/2 TBS reduced sodium soy sauce -- would love an alternative
1/4 TSP crushed red pepper -- add more if you want more zip
1 lemon, thinly sliced
2 red snapper filets, 6 oz each -- you can substitute any light flavored fish, my store was out of snapper so I used tilapia, cod or haddock are also alternatives
1 scallion -- aka green onion

Directions:

Preheat oven to 425. Heat EVOO in a medium skillet/frying pan on medium high heat. Add lemongrass, shallots and garlic (yummy aroma starts filling the kitchen). Sauté until tender, 2-3 min. Remove from heat and add soy sauce and red pepper flakes, mix well.

Use a baking dish that has sides, there will be liquid during baking. A glass 11 x 7 works well. Spray dish with olive oil cooking spray (shhh, I just used a Pam knock off) and layer bottom with the lemon slices. Put filets over lemon and top evenly with the lemongrass mixture. Bake 15 min until cooked through and flaky. Sprinkle with scallions before serving.

Would be good with a light brown rice and a bright veggie like carrots or broccoli. We just did the fish and veggie. Other than the prep, very easy recipe and quick cooking. I easily made this during the week.

Nutrition:

Calories: 296, Protein: 38 g, Carbs: 15 g, Fat: 11 g, Cholesterol: 63 mg, Sodium: 564 mg

There you have it, easy, tasty fish recipe...enjoy.