Thursday, January 20, 2011

LOW CARB DAY - POACHED HALIBUT IN HERB SAUCE

You won't believe this but just 1.3g carbs...yes...1.3g of carbs!!!!!
You can use any firm white fish like grouper and even salmon. The sauce adds so much citrus flavor and all the fresh herbs make it delicious. Just add all kinds of free carb veggies on the side and you will have a great meal. This serves 4

Ingredients:

4 (6 oz) halibut fillets
4 tbl olive oil
1 tbl chopped seeded jalapeno (optional) or 1/4 tsp red pepper flake
1 tbl lemon zest
2 tbl lemon juice
3 tbl chopped fresh Italian parsley
1/2 tsp salt
3 lemon sections minced
7 cups water
1 shallot chopped
2 garlic cloves chopped
2 sprigs Italian parsley
1 sprig fresh thyme
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black peppercorns

Combine, olive oil, jalapeno or red pepper flake, lemon zest and juice, chopped parsley, 1/2 tsp salt and lemon sections in a bowl. In a saute pan combine water, tsp salt and peppercorns, shallot, garlic, sprigs of parsley and thyme. Add the fish to the pan and cook at a low simmer for about 10 minutes until done. Remove fish and drain on paper towel. Spoon sauce over fish and serve.

Start to finish 20 minutes and 1.3g carbs!!!!!!!
ENJOY!

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