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As a person who loves food, but also tries to maintain a healthy weight and eat nutritiously, I am on a constant search for healthy, low-calorie recipes that do not sacrifice flavor, texture or satiety. This blog is a compilation of such recipes that are tried and true: all have great flavor and texture, are low-calorie, and leave me feeling satisfied.

Saturday, September 11, 2010

Halibut with Sugar Snap Pea Salad

Copied from Real Simple's website

Ingredients:
-1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
-1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
-2 tablespoons olive oil
-kosher salt and black pepper
-12 ounces sugar snap peas (4 cups), strings removed
-1 small red onion, thinly sliced
-1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted (optional)
-4 6-ounce pieces halibut fillet
-1 lime, cut into wedges

Directions:
1) In a large bowl, combine the lime juice, ginger, 1 tablespoon of the oil, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Add the snap peas, onion, and sesame seeds, if using, and toss to coat.
2) Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Season the fish with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook until opaque throughout, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Serve with the salad and lime wedges.

Serves 4


Nutritional Information
Per Serving
Calories 313
Fat 11g
Saturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 60mg
Sodium 472mg
Protein 41g
Carbohydrate 9g
Fiber 2g

Weight Watchers Points: 7

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