Grilled Halibut with Tomato-Avocado Salsa

Grilled Halibut W Tomato-Avocado Salsa - 5g Carbs, 2g Fiber, 2g Sugar

From: www.eatbetteramerica.com The halibut can marinate up to 2 hours ahead of time in the lively marinade spiked with citrus, cumin and cayenne. Prep Time:35 min Start to Finish:1 hr 5 min Makes:6 servings

Fish 1 1/2 lb halibut, tuna or swordfish steaks, 3/4 to 1 inch thick Marinade 2 Tbsp lemon or lime juice 1 Tbsp canola or soybean oil 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp ground cumin 1/8 tsp ground red pepper (cayenne) 1 clove garlic, finely chopped

Salsa 3 medium tomatoes, chopped (2 1/4 cups) 1/2 medium avocado, pitted, peeled and coarsely chopped 1 small jalape�o chile, seeded, finely chopped 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 2 tsp lemon or lime juice

1. If fish steaks are large, cut into 6 serving pieces. In shallow glass or plastic dish, mix all marinade ingredients. Add fish; turn to coat with marinade. Cover; refrigerate at least 30 minutes but no longer than 2 hours.

2. Heat gas or charcoal grill. Remove fish from marinade; reserve marinade. Place fish on grill rack. Cover grill; cook over medium heat 10 to 15 minutes, brushing 2 or 3 times with marinade and turning once, until fish flakes easily with fork. Discard any remaining marinade.

3. Meanwhile, in medium glass or plastic bowl, mix all salsa ingredients. Serve fish with salsa.

Nutrition per Serving: 160 Calories, 50 Calories from Fat, 5g Total Fat, 1g Saturated Fat, 0g Trans Fat, 60mg Cholesterol, 250mg Sodium, 5g Total Carbs, 2g Dietary Fiber, 2g Sugars, 22g Protein

Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 15%; Vitamin C 20%; Calcium 2%; Iron 4%

Exchanges: 1/2 Other Carbs, 3 Very Lean Meat, 1/2 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 1/2
 * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

MyPyramid Servings 3 oz-equivalents Meat & Beans, 1/2 c Vegetables

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