Heart-Healthy Steamed Halibut with Spring Greens for You!
A nutritious and delicious dish featuring steamed halibut paired with fresh spring greens, perfect for a heart-healthy meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 halibut fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 cups spring greens (such as spinach, arugula, and baby kale)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (such as dill or parsley) for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare a steamer basket over a pot of simmering water.
- Season the halibut fillets with salt, pepper, and minced garlic.
- Place the halibut in the steamer basket and steam for about 8-10 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- In a separate pan, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the spring greens until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
- Drizzle lemon juice over the greens and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve the steamed halibut on a bed of sautéed spring greens, garnished with fresh herbs.
Notes
- Ensure the halibut is fresh for the best flavor.
- Feel free to substitute other seasonal greens if desired.
- This dish pairs well with a side of quinoa or brown rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with greens
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg