Preparation time: 2 hours, including marinating
Cooking time: 15–20 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Serving size: 1 fish fillet and 1/4 of sauce
1 medium red onion, sliced
1 red bell pepper, seeds removed, sliced
1 green bell pepper, seeds removed, sliced
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
Red pepper flakes to taste (start with a pinch)
1 (15-ounce) can petite-cut chopped tomatoes
4 Pacific mackerel fillets, 4 ounces each
Salt and pepper to taste
In a mixing bowl, combine onion, red and green pepper, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, red pepper, and tomatoes. Let stand 1–2 hours. Preheat oven to 400°F. Place fish in a baking dish and pour tomato mixture over fish. Bake for 15–20 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork and sauce is bubbly. Season with salt and pepper.
Per serving:
Calories: 358
Protein: 25 grams
Total fat: 23 grams
Saturated fat: 4 grams
Cholesterol: 53 milligrams
Sodium: 113 milligrams
Dietary fiber: 3 grams
Liz Friedrich is a nutrition and health promotion consultant based in North Carolina.
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