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Simply Grilled Halibut

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1
Calories 234
Total Fat 8.5 g
Saturated Fat 1.5 g
Sodium 383 mg
Total Carbohydrate 2 g
Dietary Fiber 0.5 g
Protein 36 g

Servings and Times

Servings 2

Ingredients and Preparation

Ingredients Measures
Cloves garlic, minced 2
Olive oil 2 teaspoons
Juice of ½ a lemon
Salt ¼ teaspoon
Freshly ground pepper to taste
Halibut, cut into 2 filets ¾ pound
Lemon wedges
  1. Directions
  2. Combine garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Rub mixture all over halibut and let sit for a few minutes while grill heats up.
  3. Prepare grill. Cook fish on grill coated with cooking spray for about 5 minutes on each side, until fish is cooked through. Serve with lemon wedges.

Exchanges
5 very lean meats; 1 fat

Side Suggestions: Grilled Vegetables
Slice ½ zucchini and ½ yellow squash into long, thin strips. Brush with 2 tablespoons olive oil and a dash of salt. Grill for 2-3 minutes on each side.

Side Suggestions: Baked Potatoes
Wash and scrub 2 baking potatoes (such as Russet). Prick several times with a fork and then cook on high heat in the microwave for 8-10 minutes, flipping potatoes over half-way through. Serve with low-fat sour cream or a margarine spread and top with fresh chives.