Fish with South Seas Salsa

Name: Fish with South Seas Salsa
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings (2/3 cup salsa).
Ingredients: 1/4 cup white wine or 1/4 cup white grape juice plus 1 teaspoon cider vinegar; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 halibut or tuna steaks (6 ounces each); SALSA:; 1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped; 1 small orange, peeled, seeded and chopped; 1 tablespoon sweetened shredded coconut; 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion; 2 teaspoons orange juice; 3/4 teaspoon balsamic vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon lime juice; Dash cayenne pepper

My husband prepares this recipe during the holidays. The mild, marinated fish and the citrus salsa are a special combination. —Amy Schmuker, Kentwood, Michigan

Ingredients

1/4 cup white wine or 1/4 cup white grape juice plus 1 teaspoon cider vinegar
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
2 halibut or tuna steaks (6 ounces each)
SALSA:
1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped
1 small orange, peeled, seeded and chopped
1 tablespoon sweetened shredded coconut
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion
2 teaspoons orange juice
3/4 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon lime juice
Dash cayenne pepper

Directions

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the wine, oil and garlic; add fish. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for up to 1 hour.
In a small bowl, combine salsa ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
Drain and discard marinade. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill fish, covered, over medium-hot heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve with salsa.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 267 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 54mg cholesterol, 106mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 2g fiber), 37g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1 starch, 1/2 fat.

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jmkasprak

Jun 9, 2014

I thought the salsa was very interesting. I can't say it was the best salsa I have ever made, but I liked the orange and coconut.