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Sauteed Perch with Peperonata and Watercress Pesto (Mario Batali) Recipe

Sauteed Perch with Peperonata and Watercress Pesto (Mario Batali) Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

4 tbsp virgin olive oil plus 4 tablespoons
1 medium onion
2 large red bell peppers, cut into 2-inch squares
2 large yellow bell peppers, cut into 2-inch squares
1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp crushed red pepper flakes
1 bunch watercress, stemmed, washed and spun dry
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp pine nuts
1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
salt and pepper to taste
4 perch fillets, skin on, bones removed , about 1-1/2 to 2 lb

Directions:

In a 12- to 14-inch saute pan, heat 4 tablespoons oil to smoking. Add red onion, red and yellow peppers, thyme, sugar and red pepper flakes and cook over medium heat until peppers have softened, yet still retain shape and color, about 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from heat, season with salt and pepper and cool.
In a blender, place watercress, extra virgin olive oil, pine nuts and garlic and blend until smooth and bright green. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
Season perch fillets with salt and pepper. In a 14-inch non-stick saute pan, heat 4 remaining tablespoons olive oil until smoking. Place seasoned fillets, skin side down, and gently shake pan so they do not stick. Cook 6 to 7 minutes over medium high heat until skin is crisp and fillets and cooked through. Flip fillets over, add peperonata to pan and bring to boil. Remove fish immediately to separate warm plates and divide warm pepper mixture over diagonally. Drizzle with watercress pesto and serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	524.7 Kcal (2197 kJ)
Calories from fat	430.79 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	47.87g	74%
Cholesterol	54mg	18%
Sodium	44.28mg	2%
Potassium	371.11mg	8%
Total Carbs	11.48g	4%
Sugars	7.77g	31%
Dietary Fiber	2.35g	9%
Protein	12.38g	25%
Vitamin C	126mg	210%
Vitamin A	3mg	99%
Iron	51.3mg	285%
Calcium	65.6mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	180.68 Kcal (756 kJ)
Calories from fat	148.35 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.48g	74%
Cholesterol	18.6mg	18%
Sodium	15.25mg	2%
Potassium	127.79mg	8%
Total Carbs	3.95g	4%
Sugars	2.68g	31%
Dietary Fiber	0.81g	9%
Protein	4.26g	25%
Vitamin C	43.4mg	210%
Vitamin A	1mg	99%
Iron	17.7mg	285%
Calcium	22.6mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

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