Halibut with salsa verde

1
Points® value
Total Time
15 min
Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Serves
4
Difficulty
Easy
This easy dish brings fresh flavor to your table fast. Ready in just 20 minutes, this entrée pairs fresh fish with store-bought salsa to speed prep time without sacrificing flavor. You can use whatever flavor or variety of salsa that you like to change up the flavors of this dish. Two simple ingredients, fresh cilantro and lime wedges, add freshness and brightness to make this quick meal a bit more special. You can also stir 1 1/2 cups of rinsed and drained canned black beans into the salsa for additional heft, color, and flavor. Feel free to substitute cod, tilapia, grouper, or flounder in this recipe, if you like.

Ingredients

Uncooked halibut fillet

24 oz, 4 (6-ounce) skinless

Table salt

½ tsp

Black pepper

¼ tsp

Canola oil

2 tsp

Salsa

1 cup(s), verde (green) variety

Cilantro

sprig(s)

Lime

¼ medium, cut into wedges

Instructions

  1. Sprinkle the halibut with the salt and pepper.
  2. Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the halibut and cook until just opaque in the center, about 3 minutes on each side.
  3. Place 1 fillet on each of 4 plates and top evenly with the salsa verde. Garnish with cilantro sprigs and lime wedges. Yields 1 halibut fillet and 1⁄4 cup salsa per serving.