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Healthy Fish with Colorful Peppers

Fresh, colorful, and full of flavor, this Healthy Fish with Colorful Peppers is the perfect quick meal for busy weeknights. Mild white fish fillets are lightly breaded and pan-fried until golden and crispy, then topped with a vibrant mix of sweet bell peppers in red, yellow, and green. The peppers add a pop of color, a touch of natural sweetness, and plenty of freshness to every bite.
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Course Main Course
Servings 6

Equipment

  • Measuring spoons
  • 1 measuring cup
  • 1 knife
  • 1 cutting board
  • 1 colander
  • 1 Small bowl
  • 1 shallow dish or pie plate
  • 1 skillet
  • 1 fish spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 6 fish filets I used tilapia
  • Milk for soaking the fish
  • 2 tsp. paprika
  • 1 tsp. chili powder
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 cup CarbQuik bake mix or other baking mix
  • 4 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 peppers of different colors sliced
  • 1 red onion sliced
  • 3 jalapenos diced
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes cut in half
  • 1 tsp. paprika
  • 1 tsp. chili powder
  • 1 tsp. lemon pepper
  • 1 tsp. tomato paste
  • 3/4 tsp. oregano
  • 1/2 tsp. lemon peel
  • 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 3 Tbsp. soy sauce
  • 1 tsp. sherry vinegar
  • 3/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
  • Garnish: Chopped green onions

Instructions
 

  • Soak the tilapia in milk for 20 -30 minutes to eliminate any fishy odor or taste.
  • Drain and rinse the fish. Pat dry.
  • In a small bowl, combine the paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper to taste.
  • Sprinkle the mixture on both sides of the fish.
  • Place the baking mix in a shallow dish or pie plate.
  • Dredge the fish in the baking mix until coated.
  • Fry the fish in the 4 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet until crispy.
  • Remove and keep warm in the oven.’
  • In the same skillet, add all the vegetables and sauté until crisp-tender.
  • While the vegetables are cooking, combine the remaining ingredients in a bowl. Mix well.
  • Add the mixture to the pan with the vegetables. Cook until hot.
  • Remove the fish from the oven and serve with the vegetables over the top of the fish.
  • Garnish with green onions.
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