Baked Halibut With Citrus Crust
Serves 6
- 3 ounces plain breadcrumbs
- 3/4 tablespoons dried lemon peel
- 1/4 teaspoon dried orange peel
- 6 halibut steaks (8 ounces each)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Lightly coat each halibut fillet with vegetable oil. Dredge in breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently.
Place fillets in a 13x 9-inch pan and bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown and fish is firm and flakes easily.
Choose leaner protein sources to add more protein while keeping the fat content low. Lean protein foods include plant based protein sources include beans, lentils, peas, soy, and whole grains such as quinoa. These protein foods can be used to make a soy or tempeh stir fry, quinoa salad, vegetarian chili, bean soup, or vegetarian tacos. Fish can be a lean protein food as long as you cook it with a low fat cooking method such as broiling, baking, poaching, or grilling.
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