Halibut with Lemon-Basil Vinaigrette
(low fat & low calorie recipe)


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Very Light and Tasty! This lemon-basil vinaigrette would be good on any fish of your choice.

Halibut with Lemon-Basil Viniagrette

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Halibut with Lemon-Basil Vinaigrette

Recipe Type: Halibut, Seafood, Lemons
Yields: 4 servings
Prep time: 20 min
Bake time: 10 min


Ingredients:

1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh-squeezed lemon juice
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
3 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil, divided
2 teaspoons drained capers
Salt and pepper to taste
4 (5 to 6-ounce) halibut steaks (about 3/4 inch thick)


Preparation:

In a small bowl, whisk together lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, and garlic. Stir in 2 tablespoons fresh basil and capers. Season vinaigrette to taste with salt and pepper. NOTE: Can be prepared 1 hour ahead. Let stand at room temperature until ready to use.

Prepare Barbecue (medium-high heat) or preheat broiler. Season halibut steaks with salt and pepper. Brush halibut with lemon vinaigrette, dividing equally.

Grill or broil halibut steaks approximately 4 minutes per 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 transfer fish to individual serving plates. Whisk remaining lemon vinaigrette; pour over fish. Garnish cooked halibut with remaining 1 tablespoon basil leaves and serve.

Approximately cooking times for halibut:

    1/4 to 1/3-inch - 3 to 4 minutes
    1/2 to 3/4-inch - 4 to 6 minutes
    1 to 1 1/2-inch - 8 to 12 minutes

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Makes 4 servings.