South Beach Diet Spicy Grilled Fish And Peppers Recipes

MEDITERRANEAN SKILLET COD (SOUTH BEACH DIET PHASE 1)

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add zucchini, onion, garlic, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes.
• Stir in tomatoes and peppers and simmer over medium heat 10 minutes longer.
• Nestle fish fillets into the sauce, spooning some of the mixture on top of the fillets. Cover the pan and continue to simmer until fish is opaque and cooked through, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley and serve warm.

SOUTH BEACH DIET SPICY GRILLED FISH AND PEPPERS

Steps:

• Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Mix dressing and crushed red pepper. Pour half of dressing mixture over fish in resealable plastic bag; pour remaining mixture over peppers in separate resealable plastic bag. Seal bags. Turn bags over several times to evenly coat fish and peppers. Refrigerate 15 minutes to marinate.
• Remove fish from marinade; discard marinade. Remove peppers from marinade, reserving marinade. Place peppers on grill. Top with fish; cover grill with lid.
• Grill 4 minutes; carefully turn fish. Brush with reserved marinade from peppers. Grill, covered, an additional 2 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork. Place fish and peppers on plate; let stand 3 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese and cilantro.

OVEN-ROASTED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Preheat the oven to 450 F.
• While the oven is preheating, prepare all the vegetables by cutting into bite-sized pieces.
• Then, place the zucchini, squash, bell peppers, asparagus, and red onion in a large roasting pan, and toss with the olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
• Spread vegetables in a single layer in the pan.
• Roast in the oven for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally until the vegetables are lightly browned and tender.
• Serve as a side to your choice of protein and enjoy. Source The South Beach Diet: The Delicious, Doctor-Designed, Foolproof Plan for Fast and Healthy Weight Loss by Arthur S. Agatston M.D. (Ballantine Books) Copyright 2003 by Arthur S. Agatston M.D. Reprinted with express written permission.