Halibut with Zucchini Salsa Verde

Halibut with Zucchini Salsa Verde

Info

Rating
Calories
187.0
Protein
31.0
Sodium
812.0
Fat
5.0

Description

Tomatillos are usually the star of salsa verde, but pureed zucchini makes a surprisingly convincing stand-in.

Ingredients

10 ounces zucchini (about 2 medium), trimmed, chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro plus leaves for garnish
1/3 cup chopped white onion
5 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 1/2 tablespoons chopped seeded jalapeño chiles
1 1/4 teaspoons finely grated lime peel
2 1/4 teaspoons coarse kosher salt, divided
Nonstick vegetable oil spray
1 1/4 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1 1/4 teaspoons ground coriander
6 6-ounce skinless halibut fillets or cod fillets

Directions

  1. Combine zucchini, chopped cilantro, and next 4 ingredients in blender. Add 1 1/4 teaspoons coarse salt. Puree until salsa is smooth. do ahead Can be made 2 hours ahead. Transfer to small bowl. Cover; chill.
  2. Preheat broiler. Line broiler pan with foil; coat foil with nonstick spray. Combine 1 1/4 teaspoons pepper, coriander, and remaining 1 teaspoon coarse salt in small bowl; stir to blend. Pat fish dry. Sprinkle fish on all sides with seasoning mixture.
  3. Arrange fish on prepared pan. Broil until just opaque in center, 3 to 4 minutes per side, depending on thickness.
  4. Transfer fish to plates. Spoon some salsa over. Garnish with cilantro leaves. Serve with remaining salsa.