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Pineapple Salsa Halibut: A Flavorful & Healthy Recipe

 
INGREDIENTS

Pineapple Salsa 3/4 cup diced fresh pineapple or 1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks, drained 2 tablespoons finely chopped red bell pepper 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger 1 teaspoon minced jalapeño pepper* Halibut 4 halibut or swordfish steaks (6 ounces each), cut about 3/4 inch thick 1 tablespoon garlic-flavored olive oil** 1/4 teaspoon salt *Jalapeño peppers can sting and irritate the skin, so wear rubber gloves when handling peppers and do not touch your eyes.**Or, add 1/4 teaspoon minced garlic to 1 tablespoon olive oil.

PREPARATION:

  1. For salsa, combine pineapple, bell pepper, cilantro, vegetable oil, ginger and jalapeño pepper in small bowl; mix well. Cover; refrigerate until ready to serve.
  2. Prepare grill for direct cooking. Brush halibut with olive oil; sprinkle with salt.
  3. Grill halibut on uncovered grill over medium-hot coals 8 minutes or until fish flakes when tested with fork, turning once.
  4. Top halibut with salsa; serve immediately.
Serving suggestion Serve with rice pilaf. This recipe appears in: Island NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION: Sodium 237 mg Protein 36 g Fiber <1 g Carbohydrate 4 g Cholesterol 55 mg Saturated Fat 1 g Total Fat 10 g Calories from Fat 35 % Calories 253 DIETARY EXCHANGE: Meat 4 Fruit 1/2