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Baked Halibut with Salsa Verde

Fish is often low in fat and high in protein - which is why it's a South Beach Diet™ favorite recipe. And this baked halibut recipe has that and much more in common with other delicious Italian recipes. Olive oil, capers, garlic and anchovy paste give this Italian halibut recipe a lovely, full-bodied and savory flavor. And the side salsa recipe, actually salsa verde, or "green sauce" separates this baked halibut from the ordinary. Baked fish, especially done in the style of this scrumptious halibut steak recipe, goes a long way in satisfying large appetites. Try this wonderful and delicious fish recipe you can enjoy on The South Beach™ today.

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds halibut steak
1 teaspoon olive oil, preferably extra-virgin
Salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste
Salsa verde
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, preferably extra-virgin
2 tablespoons very finely chopped fresh parsley, preferably Italian flat-leaf
1 tablespoon minced shallots
1 1/2 teaspoons capers, rinsed and chopped
1 small clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon anchovy paste

Instructions
To bake halibut:

1. Preheat oven to 300°F.

2. Set halibut on a large sheet of aluminum foil, drizzle with oil and season with salt and pepper. Bring together sides and ends of foil and seal into a tent, leaving an air space on top. Transfer tent to a large baking dish or baking sheet. Bake until the interior of the fish is opaque, 15 to 20 minutes.

To make salsa verde:

1. Combine oil, parsley, shallots, capers, garlic, lemon juice and anchovy paste in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper.

2. Divide baked halibut into 4 medallions. Spoon a little salsa verde on top of each portion and serve.

Nutritional Information:
200 calories
9 total fat (1 g sat)
41 mg cholesterol
1 g carbohydrate
27 g protein
0 g fiber
155 mg sodium

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