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Fish Packets with Lime

and Cilantro
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Fish Packets with Lime

Fish Packets with Lime - West-East pairing of the most distinctive type

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Health Score:
79 / 100
Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
15 min.
Preparation
ready in 30 min.
Ready in
Calories:
340
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

Trout provides plenty of vitamin D for healthy bones and teeth; just 1 ounce contain your daily requirement of 5 micrograms. The fish package also contains vascular and heart-friendly omega-3 fatty acids.

The aromatic cilantro and lime not only give the fish a fresh note, they also ensure a functioning fat metabolism.

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie340 cal.(16 %)
Protein58 g(59 %)
Fat7 g(6 %)
Carbohydrates8 g(5 %)
Sugar added3 g(12 %)
Roughage0.5 g(2 %)
Vitamin A0.1 mg(13 %)
Vitamin D52.8 μg(264 %)
Vitamin E4.6 mg(38 %)
Vitamin K53.9 μg(90 %)
Vitamin B₁0.2 mg(20 %)
Vitamin B₂0.2 mg(18 %)
Niacin16.9 mg(141 %)
Vitamin B₆0.5 mg(36 %)
Folate23 μg(8 %)
Pantothenic acid3.6 mg(60 %)
Biotin10.7 μg(24 %)
Vitamin B₁₂12 μg(400 %)
Vitamin C14 mg(15 %)
Potassium936 mg(23 %)
Calcium50 mg(5 %)
Magnesium70 mg(23 %)
Iron2.1 mg(14 %)
Iodine7 μg(4 %)
Zinc3.3 mg(41 %)
Saturated fatty acids1.9 g
Uric acid838 mg
Cholesterol166 mg
Complete sugar6 g
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Ingredients

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Ingredients
8 fresh trout (about 4 oz each)
3 Limes
6 Tbsps Chili sauce
3 Tbsps soy sauce
peppers
6 sprigs cilantro
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Preparation

Kitchen utensils

1 Cutting board, 1 Kitchen shears, 1 Parchment paper, 1 Kitchen twine, 1 Baking sheet, 1 Fine grater, 1 Small knife, 1 Citrus juicer, 1 Tablespoon, 1 Small bowl, 1 Brush

Preparation steps

1.
Fish Packets with Lime preparation step 1

Rinse fish and pat dry. Cut out 4 squares of parchment paper (about 16 x 16 inches). Place 2 fish fillets side-by-side on each square. 

2.
Fish Packets with Lime preparation step 2

Form the parchment squares into packets with an opening at the top. Tie the ends with kitchen twine and place the packets on a baking sheet.

3.
Fish Packets with Lime preparation step 3

Rinse limes in hot water, wipe dry and finely grate the zest. Cut 2 limes into thin slices and squeeze out juice from the 3rd lime into a small bowl.

4.
Fish Packets with Lime preparation step 4

Add the lime zest, chili sauce, and soy sauce to the lime juice and season with pepper. Coat the fish with the lime zest-sauce mixture and cover with slices of lime. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F/convection 325°F, on the middle rack, until fish is cooked through, about 15 minutes.

5.
Fish Packets with Lime preparation step 5

Meanwhile, rinse cilantro, shake dry and pluck leaves. Remove packets from the oven, sprinkle cilantro over the fillets and serve immediately.

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