Healthy and Tasty: Halibut with Pineapple Mango Salsa

I came across this recipe in a book of healthy recipes put out by the Dierbergs School of Cooking. The halibut steaks are brushed with a teriyaki glaze and the fruit salsa has a bit of a kick that makes for a perfect combination. This takes about two to three hours to make. Here's the recipe and instructions from the book:

Teriyak Glaze ingredients:
2 tablespoons low-sodium teriyaki sauce
2 tablespoons fresh pineapple juice
2 cloves garlic, minced

Pineapple Mango Salsa ingredients:
1 cup diced fresh pineapple
1 cup diced mango
1/2 cup finely diced red bell pepper
1 jalapeno, halved, seeded, deveined, and finely diced
2 tablespoons snipped fresh cilantro or parsley
1 teaspoon grated lime peel
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon honey

This recipe makes 4 servings. Per serving with 2 tablespoons of salsa, the health information is as follows:

Calories 158
Calories from fat 17%
Fat 3g
Cholesterol 36mg
Sodium 457mg
Carbohydrate 6g
Fiber 1g

How to prepare:

Season fish steaks with salt and pepper. In small bowl, combine the glaze ingredients.

TO GRILL: Place steaks on oiled grid over medium-heat; cover and grill brushing occasionally with Teriyaki Glaze until fish is opaque throughout and internal temperature is 145F, about 4 to 5 minutes per side. Serve with Pineapple Mango Salsa spooned over top.

TO BROIL: Place steaks on rack of broiler pan that has been lightly coated with no-stick cooking spray. Broil 6 inches from heat source, brushing occasionally with Teriyaki Glaze until fish is opaque throughout and internal temperature is 145F, about 4 to 5 minutes per side. Serve with Pineapple Mango Salsa spooned over top.

How to prepare salsa:

Reserve 2 tablespoons pineapple juice for Teriyaki Glaze. In medium bowl, combine all ingredients; stir to combine. Cover and chill for 2 to 4 hours to develop flavors. Makes 2 1/4 cups.

The salsa provides a healthy serving of Vitamin C and antioxidants, while the halibut provides omega-3 fatty acids.

This is a fantastic recipe that is well worth the effort.