Healthy Recipes: Pacific Halibut with Olives and Tomatoes

Add Some Mediterranean Flavor

Pacific Halibut with Olives and Tomatoes

Add some Mediterranean flavor – and a health boost - to your table with this week's Health-e-Recipe. Tomatoes are rich in vitamin C and lycopene that act together as antioxidants to help lower risk for some cancers. The halibut packs protein and omega-3 fats that can help foster a healthy heart and promote health in other ways.

Grocery list

Olive oil

Garlic

Onions

Green bell pepper

Black olives, pitted

Canned plum tomatoes

Halibut fillets

Italian seasoning

Fresh parsley

Makes 4 servings. 
Per serving: 270 calories, 12 g total fat (trace saturated fat), 14 g carbohydrate, 26 g protein, 3 g dietary fiber, 470 mg sodium.

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. In medium skillet heat 1 tablespoon olive oil. Sauté garlic, onion and pepper until softened.
3. Add olives and tomatoes and simmer for about 5 minutes.
4. Set aside.
5. Gently wash fish and pat dry. Season with Italian seasoning, salt and pepper on both sides.
6. Heat remaining olive oil in large skillet over high heat. Cook fish for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side. When turning fish take care to keep fillets in one piece.
7. Place fish in baking dish and cover with the sauce. Sprinkle parsley on top.
8. Bake for about 10 - 20 minutes until fish is cooked through.
9. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve over a bed of brown or wild rice.

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