Easy Oven Baked Salsa Fish
Recipe: #607
October 16, 2011
Categories: Tomato, Mexican, 5 Ingredients Or Less, Oven Bake, Gluten-Free, Low Carbohydrate, Low Fat, No Eggs, Mexican Dinner, more
"From Chatelaine's Food Express Quickies"
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (142.5 g)
- Calories 161.8
- Total Fat - 7.2 g
- Saturated Fat - 2.1 g
- Cholesterol - 65 mg
- Sodium - 416.1 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 3 g
- Dietary Fiber - 0.8 g
- Sugars - 1.7 g
- Protein - 20.5 g
- Calcium - 60.3 mg
- Iron - 0.5 mg
- Vitamin C - 0.8 mg
- Thiamin - 0.1 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
Preheat oven to 425 Fahrenheit.
Step 2
Place thawed fish in 9-inch baking dish and top with salsa.
Step 3
Sprinkle Parmesan on top
Step 4
Bake for 8 to 12 minutes until salsa is bubbly.
Tips
No special items needed.
Editorial Notes
The ingredient tips, suggestions, variations, facts, questions and answers below are not edits to the original author's recipe. They are not meant to imply any change would improve the recipe. They're offered for convenience, alternative ideas, and points of interest. If you have any comments about them, please post in the Help & Ideas forum.
- When selecting fish fillets, look for fresh, firm, and odorless fillets.
- Choose a salsa that is low in sodium and has a flavor that complements the fish.
- Substitute the fish fillets with tofu: This substitution is great for those who are vegan or looking for a plant-based alternative. The tofu will absorb the flavors of the salsa and Parmesan cheese, making it a tasty and nutritious dish.
- Substitute the Parmesan cheese with nutritional yeast: This substitution is great for those who are vegan or looking for a dairy-free alternative. Nutritional yeast is packed with B vitamins and adds a nutty, cheesy flavor, making it a great replacement for Parmesan cheese.
Taco Salsa Fish Preheat oven to 425 Fahrenheit. Place thawed fish in 9-inch baking dish and top with a combination of salsa, taco seasoning and cheddar cheese. Sprinkle Parmesan on top. Bake for 8 to 12 minutes until salsa is bubbly.
Taco Salsa Shrimp Preheat oven to 425 Fahrenheit. Place thawed shrimp in 9-inch baking dish and top with a combination of salsa, taco seasoning and cheddar cheese. Sprinkle Parmesan on top. Bake for 8 to 12 minutes until salsa is bubbly.
RECOMMENDED DISH: Mexican Street Corn: A delicious side dish made with grilled corn, mayonnaise, cotija cheese, chili powder, and lime juice. This is the perfect accompaniment to the Easy Oven Baked Salsa Fish as it adds a nice contrast in flavors and textures.
RECOMMENDED DISH: Mexican Rice: A flavorful side dish made with cooked rice, chopped tomatoes, onion, garlic, cilantro, and jalapeno peppers. This dish is a great accompaniment to the Easy Oven Baked Salsa Fish as it adds a nice balance of spicy and savory flavors.
FAQ
Q: How long should I bake the fish for?
A: Bake the fish for 8 to 12 minutes until the salsa is bubbly.
Q: What type of fish should I use?
A: Any type of fish will work, such as tilapia, cod, salmon, or halibut.
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Fun facts:
Fun Fact 1: The Parmesan cheese used in this recipe is named after the city of Parma in Italy, which was the birthplace of the famous composer Giuseppe Verdi.
Fun Fact 2: This recipe was featured in Chatelaine's Food Express Quickies, a collection of quick and easy recipes that have been popular with Canadian cooks since the 1980s.