Nutrient-Powered Zander with Carrot-Onion Sauté

Elevate your muscle-building nutrition with this delicious and nutrient-dense Zander with Carrot-Onion Sauté. Specially crafted to maximize protein and micronutrient content, this recipe is perfect for those seeking to bulk up, optimize recovery, and support hormone and brain health. Wild zander fillets are gently seared and served atop a vibrant bed of sweet carrots and savory onions, then finished with fresh parsley and a spritz of lemon for a boost of vitamin C and bright flavor. Optional soft-boiled eggs add even more high-quality protein, choline, and key minerals. Designed with anti-inflammatory olive oil and gut-friendly veggies, this quick and easy meal checks every box for taste, health, and convenience—ideal for busy days when you need a fast, filling, and deeply nourishing dinner.

Overview

Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

15 min

Total Time

25 min

Yield

2 servings

Serving Size

1 plate (375 grams)

Zander fillet

Fresh or thawed, skinless

2 fillets (about 150g each)

Carrot

Peeled and thinly sliced

1 large (about 120g)

Yellow onion

Sliced thin

1 medium (about 100g)

Extra virgin olive oil

For sauté and pan-searing

2 tablespoons

Large egg

Optional, for extra protein and nutrients

2

Fresh parsley

Chopped, for garnish and vitamin K

2 tablespoons

Lemon

Juiced, for serving (vitamin C)

1/2

Sea salt

1/2 teaspoon

Black pepper

Freshly ground

1/4 teaspoon

Steps

 
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Nutrition Facts

Calories per Serving

410

Total Fat

20g

Saturated Fat

3g

Trans Fat

0g

Monounsaturated Fat

13g

Polyunsaturated Fat

3g

Cholesterol

240mg

Sodium

580mg

Total Carbohydrates

15g

Dietary Fiber

4g

Soluble Fiber

1g

Insoluble Fiber

3g

Total Sugars

7g

Added Sugars

0g

Sugar Alcohols

0g

Protein

41g

Calcium

120mg

Iron

2.2mg

Potassium

930mg

Vitamin A

750mcg

Vitamin C

18mg

Phosphorus

540mg

This recipe was crafted to avoid the following ingredients:
Peanut
Tree Nut
Dairy
Gluten
Wheat
Soy
Shellfish
Sesame
Crustacean
Mustard
Lupin
Celery
Mollusk
Fish (substitutable)
Egg (substitutable)