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Halibut Tacos With Avocado Sauce

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size ½ of recipe
Calories 456
Total Fat 18 g
Saturated Fat 3 g
Sodium 367 mg
Total Carbohydrate 34 g
Dietary Fiber 6.5 g
Protein 42 g

Servings and Times

Servings 2

Ingredients and Preparation

Ingredients Measures
Halibut ¾ pound
Olive oil 2 teaspoons
Lemon pepper seasoning ½ teaspoon
Plain low-fat yogurt ¼ cup
Avocado, coarsely chopped ½ medium
Juice of ½ lime
Salt 1/8 teaspoon
Dash of cayenne pepper (optional)
White corn tortillas 4
Small tomato, chopped 1
Shredded red cabbage or coleslaw mix ½ cup
Lime, sliced ½
  1. Directions
  2. Rub halibut with olive oil and season with lemon pepper. Grill (on a grill or grill pan) over medium-high heat 4-6 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
  3. In the meantime, blend yogurt, avocado, lime juice, salt, and cayenne pepper in food processor or blender until smooth.
  4. Heat each tortilla in a small skillet over medium-high heat until warmed, about 30 seconds per side.
  5. Cut/break grilled fish into ¼-inch pieces. Fill each tortilla with fish pieces, cabbage, and tomato. Top with avocado sauce and serve with lime. wedges.

Exchanges
5 very lean meats; 3 fats; 2 starches

Side Suggestions: Refried Black Beans
Heat canned refried black beans over medium heat.