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Grilled Halibut with Tomato-Avocado Salsa

Tremendous Tomatoes

Tomatoes contain lots of vitamin C. Also called ascorbic acid, vitamin C functions as an antioxidant that may help protect cells from damage.

2 reviews

3 ratings

The halibut can marinate up to 2 hours ahead of time in the lively marinade spiked with citrus, cumin and cayenne. From eatbetteramerica.

Prep Time:35 min

Start to Finish:1 hr 5 min

makes:6 servings

Fish
1 1/2	lb halibut, tuna or swordfish steaks, 3/4 to 1 inch thick
Marinade
2	tablespoons lemon or lime juice
1	tablespoon canola or soybean oil
1/4	teaspoon salt
1/4	teaspoon ground cumin
1/8	teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
1	clove garlic, finely chopped
Salsa
3	medium tomatoes, chopped (2 1/4 cups)
1/2	medium avocado, pitted, peeled and coarsely chopped
1	small jalapeño chile, seeded, finely chopped
1/4	cup chopped fresh cilantro
2	teaspoons lemon or lime juice

1.	If fish steaks are large, cut into 6 serving pieces. In shallow glass or plastic dish, mix all marinade ingredients. Add fish; turn to coat with marinade. Cover; refrigerate at least 30 minutes but no longer than 2 hours.
2.	Heat gas or charcoal grill. Remove fish from marinade; reserve marinade. Place fish on grill rack. Cover grill; cook over medium heat 10 to 15 minutes, brushing 2 or 3 times with marinade and turning once, until fish flakes easily with fork. Discard any remaining marinade.
3.	Meanwhile, in medium glass or plastic bowl, mix all salsa ingredients. Serve fish with salsa.

Nutritional Information

1 Serving: Calories 160 (Calories from Fat 50); Total Fat 5g (Saturated Fat 1g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 60mg; Sodium 250mg; Total Carbohydrate 5g (Dietary Fiber 2g, Sugars 2g); Protein 22g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 15%; Vitamin C 20%; Calcium 2%; Iron 4% Exchanges: 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 3 Very Lean Meat; 1/2 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

2 Reviews

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It was ok

The taste was ok but a little bland. I would like to see a little more spice. I think the marinade was excellent but for some reason the salsa was just a bit bland..
Posted at 8:40 AM on August 11 2009 by lthrelkeld

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I LOVED THIS RECIPE!!! THE SALSA IS EXCELLENT. I USED GRILLED TUNA INSTEAD OF HALIBUT, BUT I ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT. IT IS A REALLY FRESH RECIPE. DEF TRY IT
Posted at 10:21 AM on August 22 2007 by JME