Drunken Fish Recipe

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Drunken Fish
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Ingredients
13
Count
Nutrition
374
Calories
Total time
65
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 4 fresh halibut steaks (about 1-1/4 lb) or 4 frozen halibut steaks (about 1-1/4 lb) or 4 fresh salmon steaks (about 1-1/4 lb) or 4 frozen salmon steaks, 1 inch thick (about 1-1/4 lb)
  • 3 dried ancho peppers (she used a combination of the two) or 3 mulato bell peppers (she used a combination of the two) or 2 -3 tbsp chili powder (she used a combination of the two)
  • 1/4 cup tequila (she used ) or 1/4 cup dry red wine (she used )
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion (1 medium)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes (2 large) or 1 (14 1/2 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground cumin
  • lime slice (optional)
  • fresh oregano sprig (optional)
  • 3 cups hot cooked rice (optional)

Directions:

  1. Thaw fish; rinse fish; pat dry.
  2. Set aside.
  3. Meanwhile, for sauce, if using dried peppers, cut open peppers; discard stems and seeds.
  4. Place in a small bowl and cover with boiling water.
  5. Let stand 30 minutes to soften.
  6. Drain well.
  7. Cut the peppers into small pieces. In a blender or food processor, combine tequila and pepper pieces.
  8. Cover and blend or process until nearly smooth.
  9. In a medium saucepan, cook onion and garlic in hot oil until tender.
  10. Stir in tomato, oregano, salt, and cumin.
  11. Add blended tequila mixture and chili powder, if using.
  12. Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
  13. Simmer, covered, for 10 minutes.
  14. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  15. Place fish in a greased 2-quart rectangular baking dish.
  16. Spoon about 1/2 cup of the sauce over fish (cover remaining sauce and keep warm).
  17. Bake fish, covered, for 20 to 25 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.
  18. Season fish to taste with salt and ground black pepper. I.
  19. If desired, garnish with lime slices and oregano sprigs and serve with rice.
  20. Pass remaining sauce.
  21. MAKE AHEAD:.
  22. Prepare the sauce as directed. Cover and chill for up to 2 days. To serve, place sauce in a covered saucepan and heat over medium heat until hot.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 373.56 Kcal (1564 kJ)
Calories from fat 76.86 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.54g 13%
Cholesterol 56.69mg 19%
Sodium 238.64mg 10%
Potassium 404.77mg 9%
Total Carbs 34.98g 12%
Sugars 2.27g 9%
Dietary Fiber 5.06g 20%
Protein 34.77g 70%
Vitamin C 6mg 10%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 2.4mg 13%
Calcium 20.7mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 115.93 Kcal (485 kJ)
Calories from fat 23.85 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.65g 13%
Cholesterol 17.59mg 19%
Sodium 74.06mg 10%
Potassium 125.62mg 9%
Total Carbs 10.86g 12%
Sugars 0.7g 9%
Dietary Fiber 1.57g 20%
Protein 10.79g 70%
Vitamin C 1.9mg 10%
Iron 0.7mg 13%
Calcium 6.4mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.4
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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