Thyme- and Sesame-Crusted Halibut
Quickly roasting fish at high heat keeps it moist and succulent. The thyme-and-sesame crust gives this halibut a distinctive finish.
Ingredients
Thyme- and Sesame-Crusted Halibut
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Freshly ground pepper, to taste
  • 1 1/4 pounds halibut, or mahi-mahi, cut into 4 portions
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 1 1/2-2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarse sea salt, or kosher salt
  • Lemon wedges
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Line a baking sheet with foil.
2. Mix lemon juice, oil, garlic and pepper in a shallow glass dish. Add fish and turn to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, toast sesame seeds in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until golden and fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl to cool. Mix in thyme.
4. Sprinkle the fish with salt and coat evenly with the sesame seed mixture, covering the sides as well as the top. Transfer the fish to the prepared baking sheet and roast until just opaque in the center, 10 to 14 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition Information
Per serving
Calories: 252
Carbohydrates: 2g
Fat: 13g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6g
Protein: 31g
Cholesterol: 45mg
Dietary Fiber: 1g
Potassium: 682mg
Sodium: 224mg
Nutrition Bonus: 682 mg potassium (34% dv), 119 mg magnesium (30% dv).
SERVES: 4
PREP TIME: 10 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 30 minutes
LEVEL: Easy
MEETS THESE GUIDELINES:
Low Calorie
Low Carb
Low Sat Fat
Low Cholesterol
Low Sodium
High Potassium
Heart Healthy
Healthy Weight
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