Ginger Halibut with Brussels Sprouts

Name: Ginger Halibut with Brussels Sprouts
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 4 teaspoons lemon juice; 4 halibut fillets (4 to 6 ounces each); 1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot; 1/4 to 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 cup water; 10 ounces (about 2-1/2 cups) fresh Brussels sprouts, halved; Crushed red pepper flakes; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 5 garlic cloves, sliced lengthwise; 2 tablespoons sesame oil; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; Lemon slices, optional

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 25 min. YIELD: 4 servings.

I moved to the United States from Russia and love cooking Russian food for family and friends. Halibut with soy sauce, ginger and pepper is a favorite. —Margarita Parker, New Bern, North Carolina

Ingredients

4 teaspoons lemon juice
4 halibut fillets (4 to 6 ounces each)
1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
1/4 to 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup water
10 ounces (about 2-1/2 cups) fresh Brussels sprouts, halved
Crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon canola oil
5 garlic cloves, sliced lengthwise
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
Lemon slices, optional

Directions

1. Brush lemon juice over halibut fillets. Sprinkle with minced ginger, 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper.
2. Place fish on an oiled grill rack, skin side down. Grill, covered, over medium heat (or broil 6 in. from heat) until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 6-8 minutes.
3. In a large skillet, bring water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add Brussels sprouts, pepper flakes and, if desired, remaining salt. Cook, covered, until tender, 5-7 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic; cook until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
4. Drizzle sesame oil and soy sauce over halibut. Serve with Brussels sprouts; sprinkle with fried garlic. If desired, serve with lemon slices.

Nutrition Facts

1 fillet with brussels sprouts: 234 calories, 12g fat (2g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 701mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 fat, 1 vegetable.