Halibut with Cilantro Pesto Recipe

Name: Halibut with Cilantro Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cooking spray; 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped; 1 medium fresh jalapeno, seeds and ribs discarded, finely chopped (optional); 2 tablespoons finely chopped walnuts; 2 tablespoons shredded or grated Parmesan cheese; 1 teaspoon grated lime zest; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 medium garlic clove, minced; 4 halibut or salmon fillets (about 4 ounces each), rinsed and patted dry

Servings: persons

Cooking spray
1/2 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped
1 medium fresh jalapeno, seeds and ribs discarded, finely chopped (optional)
2 tablespoons finely chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons shredded or grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 medium garlic clove, minced
4 halibut or salmon fillets (about 4 ounces each), rinsed and patted dry

1
Lightly spray the grill rack or broiler pan with cooking spray.
2
Preheat the grill on medium high or preheat the broiler.
3
In a small bowl, stir together the pesto ingredients.
4
Brush half the pesto on one side of the fish.
5
Place the fish with the pesto side up on the grill rack or in the broiler pan.
6
Set the remaining pesto aside.
7
Grill or broil about 6 inches from the heat for 4 minutes.
8
Turn the fish over.
9
Spread with the remaining pesto.
10
Grill or broil for 4 to 6 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily when tested with a fork (for halibut) or is the desired doneness (for salmon).
11
Watch carefully so the walnuts dont burn.
12
(Per serving)
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Calories: 182
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Total fat: 8.0g
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Saturated: 1.5g
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Trans: 0.0g
17
Polyunsaturated: 3.0g
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Monounsaturated: 3.0g
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Cholesterol: 38mg
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Sodium: 105mg
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Carbohydrates: 1g
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Fiber: 0g
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Sugars: 0g
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Protein: 25g
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Calcium: 92mg
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Potassium: 548mg
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3 very lean meat
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1 fat

350

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cooking spray, 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped, 1 medium fresh jalapeno, seeds and ribs discarded, finely chopped (optional), 2 tablespoons finely chopped walnuts, and more.

Yes, Halibut with Cilantro Pesto falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Halibut with Cilantro Pesto

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