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Raciónes: 2
Ingredientes
- Red snapper (steak cut) : 4 piece
- Vidalia onion : 1 medium chopped
- Extra virgin olive oil : ¼ cup
- Garlic cloves (minced) : 3
- Chopped tomatoes (peeled) : 1 cup
- Jalapeno (sliced) : 2-3
- Green olives : 6-8
- Capers : 2 tbsp (drained)
- Fresh cilantro (chopped) : 4 tbsp
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Ground cumin (optional) : 1 tsp
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 312g | |
| Recipe makes 2 servings | |
| Calories 402 | |
| Calories from Fat 254 | 63% |
| Total Fat 28.73g | 36% |
| Saturated Fat 4.07g | 16% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 40mg | 13% |
| Sodium 89mg | 4% |
| Potassium 711mg | 20% |
| Total Carbs 12.46g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.8g | 6% |
| Sugars 7.97g | 5% |
| Protein 23.91g | 38% |
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