Pan-Seared Halibut with Fresh Avocado Salsa - Easy Recipe

YIELD Makes 4 servings

INGREDIENTS

4 tablespoons chipotle salsa, divided 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided 4 small (4 to 5 ounces) or 2 large (8 to 10 ounces) halibut steaks, cut 3/4 inch thick 1/2 cup diced tomato 1/2 ripe avocado, diced 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (optional) Lime wedges (optional)

PREPARATION:

1. Combine 2 tablespoons salsa and 1/4 teaspoon salt; spread over both sides of halibut.
2. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add halibut; cook 4 to 5 minutes per side or until fish is opaque in center.
3. Meanwhile, combine remaining 2 tablespoons salsa, 1/4 teaspoon salt, tomato, avocado and cilantro, if desired, in small bowl. Mix well and spoon over cooked fish. Garnish with lime wedges, if desired.

This recipe appears in: Fish NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION: Serving Size: 1 halibut steak with about 3 tablespoons Avocado Salsa Fiber 4 g Carbohydrate 2 g Cholesterol 36 mg Saturated Fat <1 g Total Fat 7 g Calories from Fat 36 % Calories 169 Protein 25 g Sodium 476 mg DIETARY EXCHANGE: Meat 3