Cilantro Pesto Halibut with Spicy Sweet and Sour Dipping Sauce

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 2
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 289.3
  • Total Fat: 6.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 58.1 mg
  • Sodium: 2,983.4 mg
  • Total Carbs: 7.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.7 g
  • Protein: 40.5 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Cilantro Pesto Halibut with Spicy Sweet and Sour Dipping Sauce calories by ingredient


Introduction

Thai inspired fish dish from Cuisine at Home Magazine (June 2008).

Served with steamed white rice and sweet and sour slaw (see seperate recipe). Thai inspired fish dish from Cuisine at Home Magazine (June 2008).

Served with steamed white rice and sweet and sour slaw (see seperate recipe).
Number of Servings: 2

Ingredients

    For the fish:
    2 cups fresh cilantro leaves and stems
    1 Tablespoon soy sauce
    1 teaspoon soy sauce
    1 teaspoon black pepper
    1 teaspoon vegetable oil
    1/2 teaspoon sugar
    2 garlic cloves
    2 halibut or mahimahi fillets (5 oz. each)

    For the dipping sauce:
    1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
    1 1/2 small garlic cloves
    2 Tablespoons distilled white vinegar
    2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice
    1 Tablespoon fish sauce
    2 1/2 Tablespoons granulated sugar

Directions

Combine in food processor until minced: cilantro, soy sauce, black pepper, oil, sugar, and garlic.

Spread onto both sides of fish to coat and let stand at room temperature 10-15 minutes.

Preheat grill to medium high.

Lightly coat both sides of fish with cooking spray, then grill until cooked through and firm, about 4-6 minuets per side. Do not overcook.

Serve fish with steamed rice and slaw with dipping sauce on side.

Number of Servings: 2

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SRATERMAN.