Honey Lime Halibut Taco Filling
Zest of 2 limes
Juice of 2 limes
2 Tbsp (30 mL) honey
1 Tbsp (15 mL) extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp (2 mL) sea salt
1/2 tsp (2 mL) garlic powder
1/4 tsp (1 mL) freshly ground black pepper
1 lb (450 g) Pacific halibut
Combine lime zest, lime juice, honey, olive oil, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper in large shallow container. Add fish, cover, and marinate in refrigerator anywhere from 1 to 2 hours, flipping fish at least once during this time.
Set oven rack about 6 in (15 cm) from heating element and preheat broiler. Place fish on rimmed, greased baking sheet and cook for 5 minutes. Flip fish and broil for additional 5 minutes, or until opaque in centre.
While fish is cooking, pour any leftover marinade into saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Simmer for 5 minutes, or until slightly reduced.
Chop cooked fish into 1/2 in (1.25 cm) dice and combine with reduced marinade in bowl.
Serves 4.
Each serving contains: 190 calories; 23 g protein; 6 g total fat (1 g sat. fat, 0 g trans fat); 11 g total carbohydrates (9 g sugars, 0 g fibre); 352 mg sodium
source: "Taco Party", alive #376, May 2013
Honey Lime Halibut Taco Filling
Matthew Kadey, MSc, RD, is a dietitian, nutrition writer, and recipe developer. He is also the author of Rocket Fuel (VeloPress, 2016) and Muffin Tin Chef (Ulysses Press, 2012).
