Grilled Basil Halibut
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup reduced fat vinaigrette or Italian salad dressing
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 4 (6-ounce) skinless halibut, red snapper, or sea bass fillets
- 1 cup diced yellow tomato or cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup diced ripe avocado
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Preparation
1. Preheat grill to medium-high.
2. Combine dressing and basil in a medium bowl. Remove 2 tablespoons of dressing mixture; spoon over fish. Grill fish 8 minutes or until opaque in center, turning after 4 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
3. While fish cooks, add tomato and avocado to dressing mixture in bowl; toss well. Spoon mixture over grilled fish. Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 fish fillet and 1/3 cup tomato mixture).
- Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 fillet and 1/3 cup sauce)
If you don't have a grill, broil the fish 4–5 inches from heat for 6–8 minutes (without turning) or until opaque in center.
Nutritional Information
| Calories per serving: | 286 |
|---|---|
| Fat per serving: | 13g |
| Saturated fat per serving: | 2g |
| Monounsaturated fat per serving: | 5g |
| Polyunsaturated fat per serving: | 2g |
| Protein per serving: | 37g |
| Carbohydrates per serving: | 6g |
| Fiber per serving: | 3g |
| Cholesterol per serving: | 54mg |
| Iron per serving: | 2mg |
| Sodium per serving: | 293mg |
| Calcium per serving: | 92mg |





