Halibut with Cilantro Ginger Sauce

Servings: 4 | Serving size: 4 ounces fish with sauce

Cooking Time: 30 Minutes

This recipe can be easily multiplied or halved and makes good leftovers as sandwiches.

Serve with Coconut Rice or Brown Coconut Rice along with Spiced Snap Peas or Parmesan Squash or Herbed Zucchini.

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp sesame oil
• 1 large shallot (minced)
• 2 Tbsp fresh ginger (minced)
• 1 1/2 cup no salt added chicken stock
• 1 Tbsp reduced sodium soy sauce or gluten-free tamari sauce
• fresh ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
• 2 tsp unsalted butter
• spray olive oil
• 4 4-ounce halibut filets

Place a large skillet in the oven and preheat to 425°F.

Place the sesame oil in a small skillet over medium heat.

Add the shallot and cook for about 3 minutes until just translucent.

Add the minced ginger and cook for another three minutes.

Add the chicken stock, salt, pepper and stir. Simmer for about 15 minutes.

Place the sauce in a blender and add the fresh cilantro.

Puree until smooth.

Return to the skillet over low heat.

Add the honey and the butter and allow to melt.

Spray the large skillet with oil and add the halibut skin side down.

Roast for about 10 – 14 minutes until done.

Serve topped with the sauce.