Citrus Halibut & Strawberry Relish
Courtesy of California Strawberry Commission
This Citrus Halibut and Strawberry Relish recipe, created by Chef Brian Malarkey, is simple to prepare – but is definitely one of the tastiest, freshest dishes ever. The buttery flaky fish, combined with the vibrant, slightly sweet strawberry salsa makes this a stand-out dish you and your guests are sure to love.
Ingredients
CITRUS HALIBUT
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) extra virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) Italian parsley – chopped
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) fresh chives – chopped
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) fresh lemon juice
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) lemon zest
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) orange zest
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 halibut fillets about 6 to 8 oz (200 to 250 g) each
STRAWBERRY RELISH
- 1 cup (250 ml) California strawberries – diced
- ½ medium shallot – finely diced
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) smoked almonds – roughly chopped
- ¼ cup (60 ml) extra virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) Italian parsley– chopped
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) fresh chives – chopped
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) fresh lemon juice
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) lemon zest
- Salt and pepper to taste
TO SERVE
- Non-stick cooking spray
- Lemon slices for garnish
- Parsley for garnish
Further informations
Serving: 451g, Calories: 673kcal, Carbohydrates: 2g, Protein: 78g, Fat: 39g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Cholesterol: 200mg, Sodium: 625mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin C: 2mg
Directions
TO MARINATE CITRUS HALIBUT
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Combine olive oil, parsley, chives, lemon juice, lemon zest, orange zest and salt and pepper.
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Place fish in a glass pan and pour marinade over the top. Cover and place in refrigerator for an hour.
TO MAKE STRAWBERRY RELISH
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In a bowl combine strawberries, shallot, almonds, olive oil, parsley, chives, lemon juice, lemon zest and salt and pepper. Set aside.
TO SERVE
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Preheat grill or oven to 350 °F (175 °C) for about 10 to 12 minutes.
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Spray or rub the grill with non-stick spray and grill the halibut until cooked, approximately 7 to 10 minutes. You can also place in an oven safe pan and cook in a 350 °F (175 °C) oven for about 10 minutes or until fish flakes easily.
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Plate cooked fish and then add a generous, “loving” spoonful of Strawberry Relish on top of each fillet. Garnish with lemon slices and parsley.
Notes:
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As an alternative, halibut can be substituted with swordfish, mahi mahi, sea bass, cod, scallops or snapper.
Diabetes Exchanges: Fruit 0.25, Very Lean Meat 8, Fat 7.5
