Mexican
Garlic-lime fish with rice and zucchini
35 min · 4 servings
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Ingredients
- 700 g (24.7 oz) white fish fillets
- 4 clove garlic cloves, sliced
- 45 ml (0.19 cup) lime juice
- 30 ml (0.13 cup) olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 200 g (7.1 oz) long-grain white rice
- 480 ml (2 cup) water or broth
- 400 g (14.1 oz) zucchini, sliced
- 2 piece ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 1 piece onion, sliced
Allergens
This recipe does not include nuts, dairy, gluten, or eggs. Also: fish.
Check fillets for bones before you serve them.
Steps
- Simmer the rice in the water with a pinch of salt, covered, until tender.
- Warm half the oil in a skillet. Cook the onion and zucchini with a pinch of salt until the zucchini is tender, then stir in the tomatoes.
- In another skillet, warm the rest of the oil and the garlic just until the garlic smells sweet. Lay in the fish, salt it, and cook until it flakes.
- Finish the fish with lime juice. Serve it with the rice and the zucchini.
Plate guide. Plate guide for a smaller portion, including if you use a GLP-1 medication: eat the fish first, then the zucchini, and keep the rice to about 1/2–3/4 cup. Cook the full family amount; everyone else takes a regular plate. General guidance, not medical advice.
General note. These tips are for adults who are eating less; kids take a regular plate. Serve the protein and vegetables first, then the starch. Have a glass of water alongside.
Nutrition per serving (estimate)
- 490 kcal
- 38 g protein
- 4 g fiber
- 48 g carbs
- 14 g fat
- 560 mg sodium
Estimate per serving. Values vary by brand and portion. This is not a live USDA FoodData Central calculation and it is not a dietitian’s analysis.
General recipes for wellness. Not a meal plan or medical advice. Talk to your provider about your nutrition needs.