Spring time heralds the arrival of fresh Alaskan halibut in stores. With its mild flavor and firm texture, halibut can be used in a variety of ways. While my children like it covered in breadcrumbs and baked (better than commercial fish sticks), I like to enjoy it with some lemon and soy sauce. Cooked just right, this fish melts in the mouth. Serve with some steamed bok choy or spinach and some julienned carrots. Or serve with some new potatoes and asparagus.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
- Juice and chopped zest of 1 lemon
- 3 tbsp reduced sodium soy sauce
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 4 scallions, chopped
- 4 6-ounce halibut fillets
- fresh parsley and lemon slices to garnish
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 450 degrees.Coat a large non-reactive baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Combine lemon juice, zest, soy sauce, garlic and scallions in a small bowl.
Place halibut fillets in baking dish and pour lemon-soy sauce over them. Marinate for 10-15 minutes if you have time.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, depending on thickness of fish. Generally allow 10-12 minutes per inch. Bake for less time if the fillets are relatively thin.
Serves 4.
Per Serving: Calories 199, Calories from Fat 36, Total Fat 4g (sat 0.6g), Cholesterol 54mg, Sodium 492mg, Carbohydrate 4.3g, Fiber 1.5g, Protein 36.4g
