Grilled Halibut Steaks
(makes 4 servings)
4 5-ounce (150 g) halibut steaks, skin removed
grated zest and juice of 1 lemon
1 tablespoon (15 ml) chopped fresh rosemary leaves or 1 teaspoon (5 ml) crushed dried
2 teaspoons (10 ml) fresh thyme leaves or 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) crushed dried
1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) fennel seeds
freshly ground pepper
1. Light a grill or start a charcoal fire.
2. Rinse halibut steaks and pat dry. Place on a platter and sprinkle each with some of the lemon zest and juice.
3. In a small bowl, combine rosemary, thyme, fennel, and pepper. Sprinkle evenly over halibut steaks.
4. Grill 4 to 6 inches from source of heat for 4 to 5 minutes per side, turning once, until fish flakes easily when prodded with a fork. Transfer steaks to a serving plate and serve hot.
Per serving: 254 calories (43% calories from fat), 31 g protein, 12 g total fat (5.5 g saturated fat), 4 g carbohydrates, 1 g dietary fiber, 75 mg cholesterol, 163 mg sodium
Diabetic exchanges: 4 lean protein, 1/2 carbohydrate (1 vegetable)