I've adapted this wonderful recipe is from
Seattle & King County
Public Health.
For more great Low Fat Recipes, Low Calorie
Recipes, Low Carbohydrate recipes, and Diabetic Recipes, check out
my
Diet Recipe Index. Also check out my
Nutritional Chart
for fat grams, fiber grams, and
calories for all your favorite foods.
More of Linda's great
Halibut Recipes
and also
How To Select, Buy, and Cook Fish.
Grilled Halibut
with Jicama Salsa
Recipe Type:
Halibut,
Seafood,
Salsa, Diet,
Jicama
Yields: 6 servings
Prep time: 20 min
Bake time: 10 min
Ingredients:
Jicama Salsa (see recipe below)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin
olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh-squeezed
lime juice
1/2 teaspoon dried
thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon dried
rosemary
6 (6-ounce)
halibut
filets
Preparation:
Prepare Jicama Salsa. Place
halibut filets into a large baking dish or a resealable plastic bag.
In a small bowl, whisk
together olive oil, lime juice, thyme, and rosemary. Pour marinade over halibut or pour
into plastic bag, cover or reseal, and refrigerate at least 2 hours but no more than 4
hours.
Preheat barbecue or gas
grill. Oil grilling rack,
and adjust height to between 4 to 6 inches from heat.
Remove halibut from marinade and discard marinade. Grill
halibut approximately 5 minutes on each side or until a
meat
thermometer
registers an
internal
temperature of 140 degrees F (halibut will be slightly opaque in thickest part).
Remember the halibut continues to cook after it is removed from the heat source. Carefully
remove the halibut from the grill and transfer onto individual serving plates. Serve with
Jicama Salsa.
Approximately cooking times for
halibut:
 This
is the type of cooking and meat thermometer that I prefer and
use in my cooking.
I get many readers
asking what cooking/meat thermometer that I prefer and use in my
cooking and baking.
I, personally, use the
Thermapen Thermometer
shown in the photo on the right. Originally designed
for professional users, the
Super-Fast Thermapen
Thermometer is used by
chefs all over the world. To learn more about this excellent
thermometer and to also purchase one (if you desire), just click
on the underlined:
Thermapen Thermometer.
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Makes 6 servings.
Jicama Salsa:
2 cups peeled and chopped
jicama
1 tablespoon fresh
cilantro leaves,
chopped
1 tablespoon fresh-squeezed
lime juice
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 medium cucumber, peeled and
chopped
1 medium orange, peeled and
chopped
In a large bowl, combine
jicama, cilantro, lime juice, chili powder, salt, cucumber, and orange; cover and
refrigerate for 2 hours.
Grilled
Halibut with Jicama Salsa - Nutritional Information
I cannot guarantee the accuracy of the below
information. All information is intended for your general knowledge only and is not a
substitute for medical advice or treatment for specific medical conditions. You should
seek prompt medical care for any specific health issues and consult your physician before
starting a new fitness regimen. |
|
Item |
Amount |
Fat Grams |
Calories |
WW Points |
|
jicama |
2 cups chopped |
.2 |
91.2 |
1 |
|
cucumber,
medium |
1 each |
0 |
45 |
1 |
|
orange,
medium |
1 each |
0 |
70 |
1.2 |
|
olive
oil |
2 tablespoons |
28 |
240 |
7.4 |
|
lime
juice |
3 tablespoons |
0 |
20 |
.7 |
|
halibut
filets |
6 (6-ounce) |
22.8 |
1122 |
24.8 |
|
Recipe
Totals |
|
51 |
1588.2 |
36.1 |
Recipe makes 6
servings.
Each Serving Totals - 8.5 Fat
Grams, 264.7 calories, 6 WW Points |
