Meal Kit
Pescado Veracruzana
With Zucchini, Squash, and Queso Fresco
Prep & Cook Time: 25-35 min.
Spice Level: Medium
Cook Within: 3 days
Contains: Fish (Tilapia), Milk
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Under %{max_calories} caloriesUnder 35g carbs
This light and flavorful dish has hints of both Mexican and Spanish cuisine and gets its moist, rich texture and flavor from a mixture of fresh tomatoes, olives, jalapeños, and lime, stewed until savory. A zucchini, squash and red pepper sauté are a delightful complement to the flaky tilapia fillets. Quick but gourmet weeknight meal for the win!
In Your Box (serves 2)
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- 2 Zucchini
- 1 Yellow Squash
- 1 Yellow Onion
- 1 Red Bell Pepper
- 1 Lime
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- 1 Jalapeno Pepper
- 1 oz. Green Olives
- 5 Cilantro Sprigs
- 2 Tomato
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Nutrition (per serving) lOb4bQPV
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Calories390
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Carbohydrates31g
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Net Carbs22g
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Fat13g
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Protein45g
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Sodium560mg
Recipe Steps
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
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Prepare the Ingredients
Thoroughly rinse produce and pat dry. Seed and dice red peppers into 1" pieces. Cut tomatoes into a ½" dice. Cut olives into ¼" slices. Peel onion. Thinly julienne half and cut other half into a ½" dice. Slice jalapeño into ¼" rounds. Zest lime and cut into quarters. Dice zucchini and yellow squash into 1" pieces. Stem cilantro and mince leaves.
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Sear the Tilapia
Heat medium pan over medium high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil to pan. Season tilapia with a pinch of salt and pepper on both sides. Sear first side until golden brown. Remove tilapia from pan to a plate and wipe pan clean.
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Cook the Vegetables
Use the pan you just cooked tilapia in and reheat over medium heat. Add 1 tsp. olive oil and cook diced onions until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, jalapeños (to taste), green olives, juice from half of lime, 3 Tbsp. water, and a pinch of salt and pepper (be careful with the salt; the olives already bring plenty of salt!). Bring to a boil and boil for 3 minutes.
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Continue Cooking Vegetables and Tilapia
Place tilapia in sauce, browned side up. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until fish is cooked, about 4-5 minutes. Add minced cilantro to sauce.
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Cook the Zucchini and Red Pepper
Heat another medium pan over medium high heat. Add 2 tsp. olive oil. Add zucchini, yellow squash, red peppers, and sliced onions to pan and sauté until browned and tender, about 5 minutes. Add lime zest and a pinch salt and pepper and toss. Top with crumbled queso fresco.
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Plate the Dish
Place zucchini mixture on plate. Lay tilapia against zucchini. Spoon sauce around tilapia.
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