Ginger-Sesame Baked Halibut
Servings
4people
Servings
4people
Ingredients
  • 4(4-ounce) halibut fillets, each about 1 inch thick
  • 1 1/2tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 4-6 green onions, finely chopped
  • 13-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce or gluten-free tamari
  • 2tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 2tablespoons ground flaxseeds
  • 2tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 1 1/2pounds fresh spinach leaves, lightly steamed
  • PINEAPPLE RELISH
  • 2cups chopped fresh pineapple
  • 1cup finely chopped red onion
  • 1/4cup fresh lime juice
  • 1teaspoon ginger juice
  • 1/4cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4teaspoon ground turmeric
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper
Instructions
  1. Combine all relish ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
  2. Preheat oven to 425°. In each fish fillet, cut a horizontal slit along one edge to form a pocket (or have your fishmonger do this). Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a small skillet; add green onions, ginger, and garlic and sauté over medium heat until soft. Fill each halibut pocket with 1/4 of the ginger-garlic mixture. Place stuffed fillets in a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  3. Wipe out the skillet and add remaining 1/2 tablespoon olive oil and sesame oil; place over medium heat. Add soy sauce and vinegar; cook for 1 minute. Drizzle over fish.
  4. In a small bowl, mix ground flaxseeds and sesame seeds; sprinkle over fillets. Bake for 10–15 minutes or until fish is flaky and cooked through.
  5. Place steamed spinach on a platter and top with cooked fillets. Serve with pineapple relish.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Facts
Ginger-Sesame Baked Halibut
Amount Per Serving
Calories 430
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

Nutrition Facts Per Serving:
Calories: 430 calories
% fat calories: 36
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Cholesterol: 54mg
Protein: 44g
Carbohydrate: 27g
Fiber: 10g
Sodium: 562mg

 

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