Lemon-Cilantro Halibut: A Light & Flavorful Recipe

Halibut with Cilantro and Lime

YIELD Makes 4 servings

INGREDIENTS

1 pound halibut, tuna or swordfish steaks 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce 1 teaspoon cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh ginger 1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil 1/2 cup slivered red or yellow onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro Lime wedges (optional)

PREPARATION:

1. Cut halibut into 1-inch pieces; sprinkle with lime juice.
2. Place soy sauce and cornstarch in cup; blend until smooth. Stir in ginger; set aside.
3. Heat oil in wok or large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add onion and garlic; stir-fry 2 minutes. Add halibut; stir-fry 2 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with fork.
4. Stir soy sauce mixture; add to wok. Stir-fry 30 seconds or until sauce boils and thickens. Sprinkle with cilantro. Garnish with lime wedges.

This recipe appears in: Fish NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION: Serving Size: 1/2 cup Sodium 592 mg Protein 25 g Fiber <1 g Carbohydrate 5 g Cholesterol 36 mg Saturated Fat <1 g Total Fat 3 g Calories from Fat 19 % Calories 154 DIETARY EXCHANGE: Meat 2-1/2 Vegetable 1