HALIBUT WITH BASIL TOMATO SAUCE

Halibut with Basil Tomato Sauce image

A well-seasoned tomato salsa dresses up these tender, flaky fillets. I'm an empty-nester now, but my sons love this recipe. My husband, Ron, never complains when I make it either! -Carolyn Schmeling, Brookfield, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 tablespoon lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
2 halibut fillets (6 ounces each)
1/4 cup diced seeded tomato
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
1 tablespoon chopped green onion
1-1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon grated orange zest

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the lemon juice, rosemary, oil, salt and pepper. Add halibut; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 hour., Drain and discard marinade. On a lightly oiled grill rack, grill halibut, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork. , In a small saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients. Cook over medium heat until heated through. Serve with fish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 168mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 36g protein. Diabetic Exchanges