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Baked Halibut with Salsa Verde 

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