This Irish-inspired dish is an excellent source of five key nutrients including selenium. Research shows selenium is a key component of the body’s antioxidant machinery and is also essential for healthy functioning of the immune system and thyroid gland.Time to Table: 2 hours
Serves: 4
The Benefits
Excellent source of protein, magnesium, potassium, selenium, omega-3 fats
Low in sodium
Ingredients
24 ounces Pacific halibut
24 ounces stout beer (try Guinness or Murphy’s)
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp organic hot sauce
1 Tbsp agave nectar
Preparation
In a skillet, combine the beer and the agave nectar. Simmer over medium heat for 25 minutes to reduce to 1/2 cup. Pour into a bowl and stir in the lemon juice and hot sauce. Cool to room temperature. Place halibut in a deep dish for marinating. Pour the glaze over the fish. Cover the fish and marinate 1 hour or overnight (preferred) in the refrigerator. Preheat the broiler. Place fish on a rimmed baking sheet and broil 4 inches from heat until brown and just cooked through, about 4-5 minutes.
Nutrition Information
332.6 kcal Calories, 22.99 g Carbohydrate, 53.76 mg Cholesterol, 3.86 g Total fats, 1.01 g Fiber, 35.81 g Protein, 105.84 mg Sodium, 16.02 g Sugars, 0.55 g Saturated fats, 0 trans fats, 1.26 g Monounsaturated fats, 1.23 g Polyunsaturated fats.
Recipe by : Kelley Herring.
[Kelly Herring is the Founder & CEO of Healing Gourmet. She is also the creator of Healing Gourmet's Personalized Nutrition Software and Editor-in-Chief of the Healing Gourmet book series published by McGraw-Hill, including Eat to Fight Cancer, Eat to Beat Diabetes, Eat to Lower Cholesterol and Eat to Boost Fertility.]