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Halibut with Lime-Cilantro Salsa

Servings

2

Serving size

1 4-ounce filet with salsa
COOKING TIME
30 Minutes

This recipe can be multiplied and is great for leftovers as sandwiches or in a salad.

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Halibut with Lime-Cilantro Salsa

Ingredients

1 large whole (3 inch dia) Tomatoes (yellow or other heirloom tomato will taste best)
6 cherry Grape or cherry tomatoes (halved and sliced)
1 medium Tomatillos, raw (diced)
1 clove Garlic, raw (minced)
2 Tbsp. Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw (chopped coarsely)
1/4 tsp. Salt
1/8 tsp. Cayenne pepper
1/2 lime yields Lime juice, raw
1 spray Spray olive oil
8 ounces Fresh halibut (2 4-ounce filets)

Instructions

Mix the tomatoes, tomatillo, garlic, cilantro, salt, cayenne, lime juice and olive oil together in a non-reactive bowl. Chill. (This can be done the night before.)

When ready to cook place a large skillet in the oven and preheat to 375°F.

When hot spray the pan lightly with olive oil. Add the halibut and return the pan to the oven. Cook on one side for about 5 minutes. Turn and cook on the other side for another 4 - 6 minutes.

Serve fish topped with the Lime Cilantro Salsa.

Serve this recipe with one of these Breakfast side dishes.

Home Fries

Place the diced potatoes in a glass bowl and put the bowl in the microwave. Set for one minute on high. After the minute is up stir the potatoes and let rest. Place a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Spray lightly with oil and when the pan is hot…

Low Sodium Home Fries

Place the diced potatoes in a glass bowl and put the bowl in the microwave. Set for one minute on high. After the minute is up stir the potatoes and let rest. Place a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Spray lightly with oil and when the pan is hot…

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Serve this recipe with one of these starch side dishes.

Home Fries

Place the diced potatoes in a glass bowl and put the bowl in the microwave. Set for one minute on high. After the minute is up stir the potatoes and let rest. Place a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Spray lightly with oil and when the pan is hot…

Low Sodium Home Fries

Place the diced potatoes in a glass bowl and put the bowl in the microwave. Set for one minute on high. After the minute is up stir the potatoes and let rest. Place a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Spray lightly with oil and when the pan is hot…

Low Sodium Plain Mashed Potatoes

Place the water in a large stock pot over high heat. Quarter the potatoes and add to the stock pot. Cover with water by about an inch. Bring to boil and then reduce heat until the water is simmering. Cook the potatoes about 15 – 20 minutes until slightly soft…

Plain Mashed Potatoes

Place the water in a large stock pot over high heat. Quarter the potatoes and add to the stock pot. Cover with water by about an inch. Bring to boil and then reduce heat until the water is simmering. Cook the potatoes about 15 – 20 minutes until slightly soft…

Roasted Potatoes

Preheat oven to 400° F. Place the water in a medium stock pot over high heat and bring to a boil. Add the potatoes and reduce the heat to medium-high. Simmer for 10 minutes and remove. Drain potatoes and let them cool slightly. Place potatoes in a roasting pan large…

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GERD / Acid Reflux

This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.

Lactose

This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.

Coumadin® (Warfarin)

This recipe is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.

Gluten Sensitivity

This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten.

Sodium

This is a low sodium recipe.

Recipe Notes

You’ll love this one (I did). It’s the perfect Spring recipe. Bright, slightly spicy and fantastic with the halibut, this is one terrific salsa! Best of all, it takes all of about 15 minutes to put together. That’s faster than you can drive to the pizza place for dinner.

"We write to taste life twice, in the moment and in retrospection."

Anais Nin, Author