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Fish Baked In Lettuce Leaves

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This International main features Romaine lettuce, Fish fillets -- * see note, Fresh parsley -- finely. The flavors come together beautifully. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4
Calories: 260.9
Dietary: Gluten-free
Description
This International main features Romaine lettuce, Fish fillets -- * see note, Fresh parsley -- finely. The flavors come together beautifully. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 1 Head Romaine lettuce
  • 1 1/2 pound Fish fillets -- * see note
  • 1 cup Fresh parsley -- finely
Directions
  1. 1
    Chopped 1 c Chopped onions 1 Carrot -- grated 1/2 c White wine Black pepper -- to taste * Use sole, flounder, or red snapper for this recipe.
  2. 2
    You will need 2 fillets of 3/4 pound each, and about 3/4-inch thick.
  3. 3
    Remove and wash 8-10 large leaves from the romaine lettuce or use other green lettuce leaves.
  4. 4
    Line the bottom and sides of a baking dish with leaves, allowing the leaves to hang over edge of dish.
  5. 5
    Place 1 fillet into dish; cover with onion, carrot and parsley or chervil.
  6. 6
    Sprinkle with black pepper.
  7. 7
    Place the second fillet on top of the first.
  8. 8
    Fold the ends of the lettuce leaves over top fillet.
  9. 9
    Add wine to the dish.
  10. 10
    Cover dish tightly with foil and bake for 15 minutes in preheated 400-degree oven.
  11. 11
    Remove foil, fold back the lettuce leaves and serve immediately.
  12. 12
    Serve the lettuce leaves also if you wish

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 260.9kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7.1g11%
Saturated Fat 1.7g9%
Cholesterol 85.1mg29%
Sodium 101.1mg5%
Total Carbohydrate 4.3g2%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g8%
Sugars 1.2g
Protein 41.3g83%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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