Food Network Kevin Nurse's Jerk Red Snapper And Island Salsa Recipe

Total time: 70 minutes

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Net Carbs are 6% of calories per serving, at 35g per serving. Although the amount is above what's considered keto-friendly, it shouldn't kick you out of ketosis.

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Keto & Health Insights for Food Network Kevin Nurse's Jerk Red Snapper And Island Salsa Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 6% of calories per serving, at 35g per serving. This food is a little higher than what's considered keto-friendly but it falls within a range that won't kick you out of ketosis. Take into account any foods you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This food's %DV (daily value percentage) for sodium is 87%. At 1996mg, it's considered high in sodium according to the FDA's standard for %DV (daily value percentage), which considers any food with %DV of more than 20% as high in sodium. The organization recommends 2300mg of sodium as the daily limit. High sodium is believed to be associated with health problems such as heart disease, strokes, high blood pressure, and kidney malfunctions. There's also a belief that diets with high amounts of salt correlates with obesity, but the link hasn't proven to be so direct. Instead, salt may trigger overeating by increasing the feeling of hunger, according to studies referenced in this WebMD article about salt & obesity. Add-ons such as sauces and condiments are the usual high-sodium culprits in most restaurant meals. Sodium additives are responsible for most high sodium amounts in packaged foods, especially frozen meals. For most adults, a healthy range for daily maximum sodium consumption is between 1500-2300mg; foods should be within 5%-20% DV per serving.
  • This meal may require cooking oil. Not all cooking oils are healthy. Extra virgin olive oil and avocado oil are the best cooking oils to use in recipes, whereas plant-based oils are the worst for your health. Virgin coconut oil and butter fall in the middle. Learn more about the healthiest and unhealthiest cooking oils.

Food Network Kevin Nurse's Jerk Red Snapper And Island Salsa Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4 servings   ( 863 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 622
Total Fat: 21g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 105mg
Sodium: 1996mg
Total Carbohydrates: 53g
Dietary Fiber: 18g
Sugar: 19g
Protein: 67g
Calcium: 421mg Iron: 8mg
Potassium: 2656mg Vitamin A: 261mcg
Vitamin C: 266mg Vitamin D: 29mcg

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces ground allspice
  • 2 tablespoons dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground clove
  • 2 ounces freshly ground coriander
  • 2 ounces freshly ground grains of paradise
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 8 cloves garlic
  • 6 scallions
  • 4 habanero peppers
  • 4 ounces lime juice
  • Sea salt
  • Dash soy sauce
  • Canola oil, as needed
  • 1 red snapper, about 2 to 3 pounds
  • 4 zucchini (2 green and 2 yellow), sliced lengthwise
  • 2 red bell peppers
  • Island Salsa, recipe follows
  • 4 ounces mango, chopped
  • 4 ounces pineapple, chopped
  • 1 star fruit, chopped
  • 2 ounces red onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon freshly chopped cilantro leaves
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

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