Halibut with Cilantro Pesto
- Cooking spray
- 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped
- 1 medium fresh jalapeno, 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
- Lightly spray the grill rack or broiler pan with cooking spray.
- Preheat the grill on medium high or preheat the broiler.
- 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.
- 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 dont burn.
- (Per serving)
- Calories: 182
- Total fat: 8.0g
- Saturated: 1.5g
- Trans: 0.0g
- Polyunsaturated: 3.0g
- Monounsaturated: 3.0g
- Cholesterol: 38mg
- Sodium: 105mg
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Sugars: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Calcium: 92mg
- Potassium: 548mg
- 3 very lean meat
- 1 fat
cooking spray, fresh cilantro, fresh jalapeno, walnuts, parmesan cheese, lime zest, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, salmon
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/halibut-with-cilantro-pesto-392007 (may not work)