Grilled Halibut with Jicama Salsa

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  • Number of Servings: 1
Ingredients
Ingredients for salsa:
  • 2 cups peeled and chopped jicama
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 medium cucumber, peeled and chopped
  • 1 medium orange, peeled and chopped
Basic ingredients:
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/8 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 3 (6 oz.) halibut fliets
Directions
1. Mix all jicama salsa ingredients in a bowl, cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.



2. Place fish filets in a large, shallow glass baking dish. Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, and herbs. Pour marinade over fish, cover, and refrigerate 2 to 4 hours.



3. Preheat barbecue or gas grill.



4. Oil grilling rack, and adjust height to between 4 to 6 inches from heat. Remove fish from marinade, and place on grill. Cook 10 minutes per inch of thickness, or until fish flakes with a fork. Turn once to brown both sides.



5. Serve fish with jicama salsa.



Serves 6.



Reprinted with permission by Public Health – Seattle & King County

Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 192.2
  • Total Fat: 7.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 34.8 mg
  • Sodium: 156.9 mg
  • Total Carbs: 7.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.9 g
  • Protein: 23.5 g

Member Reviews
  • HEALTHYDESIRE
    Didn't really care for the jicama sauce. - 10/10/10
  • SUZIEQW
    Never tried jicama before. Yum. - 3/22/07