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Lemon Cayenne Flounder with Capers

Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 pounds flounder fillets or use another firm-fleshed white fish
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic pressed
  • Olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 tablespoons capers drained and rinsed
  • 3 cups cooked brown rice

Instructions
 

  • Place fish in a shallow dish. In a small bowl, combine next 6 ingredients (garlic through black pepper).
  • Rub mixture into both sides of fillets then cover and marinate for 30 minutes. Preheat grill to MEDIUM. Lightly oil grill grate.
  • Grill fillets over indirect heat for 5 to 8 minutes, turning once, until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Watch carefully to prevent burning! Serve over brown rice, top with capers and enjoy!

Notes

SERVING SUGGESTION: Steamed or grilled asparagus and steamed sliced carrots.
VEGETARIAN: Use tempeh instead of fish and adjust cooking time accordingly.
KOSHER: No changes necessary.
GLUTEN FREE: Make sure capers are gluten free.
NUTRITION: Per Serving: 254 Calories; 3g Fat; 31g Protein; 24g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 73mg Cholesterol; 463mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 1/2 Grain(Starch); 4 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 0 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates. Points: 6
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