Low Sodium Fish in Red Sauce
Transform your weeknight dinners with this flavorful and heart-healthy recipe for Low Sodium Fish in Red Sauce. Perfect for those watching their salt intake, this dish features tender white fish fillets gently simmered in a vibrant sauce made with no-salt-added crushed tomatoes, sautéed onions, garlic, and sweet red bell peppers. Enhanced by aromatic herbs like dried oregano and basil, and brightened with a splash of apple cider vinegar and fresh lemon juice, this low-sodium recipe proves you don't need extra salt to enjoy bold, satisfying flavors. Ready in just 45 minutes, it's a wholesome and easy-to-make meal that pairs beautifully with steamed vegetables or whole grains, making it a complete, nutritious option for any occasion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 fillets white fish fillets (such as cod or tilapia)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 large red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 28-ounce can canned no-salt-added crushed tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
Rinse and pat dry the fish fillets with paper towels.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and red bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for about 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened and the onion is translucent.
Pour in the canned crushed tomatoes and stir in the apple cider vinegar, dried oregano, dried basil, and black pepper.
Allow the sauce to simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly reduced and flavors melded.
Gently place the fish fillets into the sauce, making sure they are submerged. Cover the skillet and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the fish and sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.
Serve the fish in red sauce with your choice of side, such as steamed vegetables or whole grain rice, for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
826 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.1 g | 45% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.1 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 240 mg | 80% | |
| Sodium | 265 mg | 12% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.0 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.8 g | ||
| Protein | 93.0 g | 186% | |
| Vitamin D | 20.0 mcg | 100% | |
| Calcium | 197 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 2041 mg | 43% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
