Baked Halibut with Salsa Verde
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds halibut steak 1 teaspoon olive oil, preferably extra-virgin Salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste
Salsa verde 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, preferably extra-virgin 2 tablespoons very finely chopped fresh parsley, preferably Italian flat-leaf 1 tablespoon minced shallots 1 1/2 teaspoons capers, rinsed and chopped 1 small clove garlic, minced 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon anchovy paste
Instructions To bake halibut:
1. Preheat oven to 300°F.
2. Set halibut on a large sheet of aluminum foil, drizzle with oil and season with salt and pepper. Bring together sides and ends of foil and seal into a tent, leaving an air space on top. Transfer tent to a large baking dish or baking sheet. Bake until the interior of the fish is opaque, 15 to 20 minutes.
To make salsa verde:
1. Combine oil, parsley, shallots, capers, garlic, lemon juice and anchovy paste in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Divide baked halibut into 4 medallions. Spoon a little salsa verde on top of each portion and serve.
Nutritional Information: 200 calories
9 total fat (1 g sat) 41 mg cholesterol 1 g carbohydrate 27 g protein
0 g fiber 155 mg sodium