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THYME & SESAME CRUSTED PACIFIC HALIBUT

EatingWell Serves Two by Jim Romanoff
A speedy roast at high heat keeps the fish moist and succulent. The savory crust adds a distinctive finish. Serve with Herb Mashed Potatoes and a steamed fresh vegetable of your choice.
Makes 2 Servings.
Total: 35 minutes
 

Ingredients

 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• Freshly ground pepper to taste
• 8 ounces Pacific halibut or mahi-mahi, cut into 2 portions
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 1/8 teaspoon coarse sea salt or kosher salt
• Lemon wedges


Directions

1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Line a baking sheet with foil.

2. Mix lemon juice, oil, garlic and pepper in a shallow glass dish. Add fish and turn to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.

3. Meanwhile, combine sesame seeds and thyme in a small bowl.

4. Sprinkle the fish with salt and coat evenly with the sesame seed mixture, covering the sides as well as the top. Transfer the fish to the prepared baking sheet and roast until just cooked through, 10 to 14 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges.
 

Per Serving: 225 calories; 12 g fat (2 g sat, 6 g mono); 36 mg cholesterol; 4 g carbohydrate; 25 g protein; 1 g fiber; 134 mg sodium; 573 mg potassium.
Nutrition Bonus: Selenium (60% daily value), Vitamin C (25% dv), Magnesium (24% dv), Potassium (16% dv).