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FAST FIX
Tilapia with Tomato-Orange Relish

The mild flavor and tender texture of tilapia go beautifully with fresh relish. This dish makes a big impression with just a little work.

—HELEN CONWELL PORTLAND, OR



START TO FINISH: 25 MIN. MAKES: 6 SERVINGS


6 tilapia fillets (6 ounces each)

3 tablespoons butter, melted

1/2 teaspoon salt, divided

1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning

1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped

1 medium orange, peeled, sectioned and chopped

1/3 cup finely chopped red onion

1 tablespoon capers, drained

1/2 tablespoons brown sugar

1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

1. Place fish in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Drizzle with butter; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and the lemon pepper. Bake at 425° for 10 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

2. In a small bowl, combine the tomato, orange, onion, capers, brown sugar, vinegar and remaining salt. Serve with fish.

PER SERVING 1 fillet with 8 teaspoons relish equals 219 cal., 7 g fat (4 g sat. fat), 98 mg chol., 381 mg sodium, 7 g carb., 1 g fiber, 32 g pro. Diabetic Exchange: 5 lean meat, 1 fat, 1/2 starch.