Diabetic Recipes

Baked Halibut with Mustard Crumbs

(makes 4 servings)

butter-flavored cooking spray
1 1/4 pounds (675 g) halibut steaks, 1 inch (2.5 cm)thick, cut into 4 equal serving pieces
1 tablespoon (15 ml) fresh lemon juice
salt (optional) and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 cup fresh bread crumbs
1 tablespoon (15 ml) reduced-fat margarine, melted
2 teaspoons (10 ml) Dijon mustard
1/4 cup (59 ml) minced red onion
1 tablespoon (15 ml) minced fresh parsley
1/4 cup (59 ml) dry white wine or fat-free low-sodium canned chicken broth
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (205° C). Lightly spray a baking dish large enough to hold fish in a single layer with cooking spray.
  2. Rinse halibut; pat dry with paper towels. Place halibut in baking dish and sprinkle with lemon juice. Season with salt (if using) and pepper.
  3. In a small bowl, combine bread crumbs, melted margarine, Dijon mustard, red onion, and parsley. Pat crumb mixture on top of the halibut. Drizzle with the wine.
  4. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Serve at once.
Per serving: 236 calories (23% calories from fat), 31 g protein, 6 g total fat (1.4 g saturated fat), 10 g carbohydrate, 1 g dietary fiber, 46 mg cholesterol, 240 mg sodium
Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1/2 carbohydrate (1/2 bread/starch)