Halibut with Cilantro Pesto

Name: Halibut with Cilantro Pesto
Yield: Serves 4; 3 ounces fish per serving
Ingredients: Cooking spray; 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped; 1 medium fresh jalapeño, seeds and ribs discarded, finely chopped (optional); 2 tablespoons finely chopped walnuts; 2 tablespoons shredded or grated Parmesan cheese; 1 teaspoon grated lime zest; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 medium garlic clove, minced; 4 halibut or salmon fillets (about 4 ounces each), rinsed and patted dry

January 26, 2012

Pesto with both Italian and Mexican touches turns simple grilled or broiled fish into a delicious entrée.

Recipe information

Yield
Serves 4; 3 ounces fish per serving

Ingredients

Cooking spray

Pesto

1/2 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped

1 medium fresh jalapeño, seeds and ribs discarded, finely chopped (optional)

2 tablespoons finely chopped walnuts

2 tablespoons shredded or grated Parmesan cheese

1 teaspoon grated lime zest

1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

2 teaspoons olive oil

1 medium garlic clove, minced

4 halibut or salmon fillets (about 4 ounces each), rinsed and patted dry

Preparation

Step 1
Lightly spray the grill rack or broiler pan with cooking spray. Preheat the grill on medium high or preheat the broiler.
Step 2
In a small bowl, stir together the pesto ingredients. Brush half the pesto on one side of the fish. Place the fish with the pesto side up on the grill rack or in the broiler pan. Set the remaining pesto aside.
Step 3
Grill or broil about 6 inches from the heat for 4 minutes. Turn the fish over. Spread with the remaining pesto. Grill or broil for 4 to 6 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily when tested with a fork (for halibut) or is the desired doneness (for salmon). Watch carefully so the walnuts don’t burn.
Nutrition Information
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(Per serving)
Step 5
Calories: 182
Step 6
Total fat: 8.0g
Step 7
Saturated: 1.5g
Step 8
Trans: 0.0g
Step 9
Polyunsaturated: 3.0g
Step 10
Monounsaturated: 3.0g
Step 11
Cholesterol: 38mg
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Sodium: 105mg
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Carbohydrates: 1g
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Fiber: 0g
Step 15
Sugars: 0g
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Protein: 25g
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Calcium: 92mg
Step 18
Potassium: 548mg
Dietary Exchanges
Step 19
3 very lean meat
Step 20
1 fat

American Heart Association Low-Salt Cookbook, 4th Edition

TagsItalian European Mexican Latin American Cilantro Herbs & Spices Halibut Fish Seafood Lime Citrus Fruit Jalapeño Chile Vegetable Main Dinner Gluten Free Keto Easy Weeknight Meals Quick Broil Grilling Cookbooks

Recipe information

Ingredients

Pesto

Preparation

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Dietary Exchanges

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Recipe notes