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Spinach Pesto Halibut

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How to Make Spinach Pesto Halibut

This delicious spinach pesto could also be used for a spread on turkey or chicken sandwiches or wraps. If you don’t like halibut you can substitute cod or tilapia.


15 min prep time


10 min cook time


4servings


1 halibut fillet

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Step-By-Step Instructions:

  1. Spray grill with cooking spray. Preheat grill and cook halibut over medium high heat for 4 or 5 minutes on each side.
  2. Place 1 cup of spinach, pine nuts, lemon juice and mayonnaise in a food processor and lightly pulse. While processing, slowly add olive oil until the mixture is creamy.
  3. Pour the pesto mixture in a bowl and add Parmesan cheese and pepper.
  4. Put 1 cup of spinach on each of 4 plates; top with a grilled halibut fillet.
  5. Spread pesto mixture evenly over grilled halibut filets.
Low Carb
Seafood
Quick & Easy
Dinner
Gluten-Free
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Nutrition facts

4 Servings



  • Serving Size

    1 halibut fillet


  • Amount per serving



    Calories





    260

  • % Daily value*

  • Total Fat
    17g

    22%

    • Saturated Fat
      2.4g

      12%
    • Trans Fats
      0g

  • Cholesterol
    40mg

    13%

  • Sodium
    130mg

    6%

  • Total Carbohydrate
    2g

    <1%

    • Dietary Fiber
      1g

      4%
    • Total Sugars
      0g
    • Added Sugars
      0g

      0%

  • Protein
    26g

  • Potassium
    740mg
    16%

Ingredients

nonstick cooking spray
1

halibut or other firm white fish
4 (4-oz) fillets

baby spinach leaves (divided use)
5 cup

pine nuts (toasted)
2 tbsp

lemon juice
1 tbsp

light mayonnaise
1 tsp

olive oil
3 tbsp

Parmesan (freshly grated)
2 tbsp

black pepper
1/8 tsp

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