Cuban-Style Braised Fish
Sprinkle pecans or almonds over the fish when it is done and serve with a side of vegetables.
INGREDIENTS | YIELDS 4 servings
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, diced
- 4 tomatoes, diced
- 3 jalapeños, diced
- ¾ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup olives, thinly sliced
- 1 pound halibut
Heat the olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium heat.
Add the onion and garlic and sauté for 5 minutes.
Add the tomatoes, jalepeños, chicken broth, and olives. Let simmer.
Add halibut and cook until fish flakes, about 10 minutes.
Per Serving
- Calories: 223
- Fat: 10 grams
- Protein: 26 grams
- Carbohydrates: 8 grams
- Cholesterol: 36 milligrams
Cuban Cuisine
Cuban cuisine has been influenced over centuries by Spanish, French, African, Arabic, Chinese, and Portuguese cultures. Most Cuban food is sautéed or slow-cooked over a low flame. Sofrito is a traditional seasoning; it consists of onion, green pepper, garlic, oregano, and ground pepper quick-fried in olive oil. Tomato-based sauces are also traditional in Cuban cooking.
