Baked Orange Roughy

YIELD: 4 servings, each with 2 grams of carbohydrates, a trace of fiber, and 25 grams of protein.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 1/2 pounds orange roughy fillets, cut into serving-size pieces
• 1 teaspoon salt or Vege-Sal
• Pepper
• 1/4 medium onion, very thinly sliced
• Juice of 1 lemon, or 2 tablespoons bottled lemon juice
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• Paprika
• Minced fresh parsley (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F. Spray a shallow baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Arrange the fish in the prepared pan, and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Scatter the on ion over the fish.
3. In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice and butter, and pour over the fish and onions. Sprinkle with paprika.
4. Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley (if using), and serve.