Halibut with Cilantro and Lime

by the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.


Halibut with Cilantro and Lime Photo
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.



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


This recipe appears in: Fish

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