Halibut is quite popular for its mouth watering taste. It’s a source of several essential nutrients, like- vitamin B6, niacin, magnesium, omega 3 fatty acids etc. With some tasty flavour it provides you with the ultimate needs.

• This omega 3 rich fish can also reduce the tryglycerides as well as is able to lower the inflammation.
• Presence of magnesium helps to enhance the movement of various nutrients as well as oxygen & blood all over the body.
• Presence of omega-3 fatty acids helps you to avert cardiovascular disorders. It’s also beneficial for enhancing the high density lipoprotein as well as averting blood clotting.
• It has the potential to control the blood pressure level as well as is able to avert arthritis.
• Presence of selenium, helps you to keep your liver healthy. Consumption of halibut protects your body from several types of strokes.
• It has the potential to reduce the level of artery wall damaging homocysteine, because of the source of vitamin B6 as well as B12 & folic acid.
• It’s also found to be beneficial for reducing the risks of digestive track as well as ovarian cancer.
• Consumption of halibut can protect you from kidney cancer (renal cell carcinoma) and is also capable of lowering the chances of colorectal cancer.

Things to remember:

• Allergic reaction can also happen to those who are prone to allergic reactions.
• It contains purines, which can create problems like gout, kidney stones etc. So people who are having these disorders are recommended to avoid it.
• Pregnant women are highly recommended to keep their distance from halibut & other mercury containing sea foods. Excess quantity of mercury in your blood can lead to fatigue, headache, joint pain, memory reducing etc.

Halibut with Zesty Peach Salsa

Ingredients:

• Brown sugar- 1 tbsp
• Orange juice- 1/3 cup
• Lime juice- 2 tbsp
• Canola oil-2-3 tbsp
• Halibut steaks- 6 ounce
• Salt- As per taste
• Garlic clove- 1 (diced)
• Grated lime peel- 2 tsp
• Preparing Salsa:
• Red onion- ¼ cup (chopped)
• Frozen or fresh peaches- 2 cups (minced)
• Orange juice- 2 tbsp
• Salt- As per taste
• Fresh cilantro- 1 tbsp (diced)
• Sweet red pepper- ¼ cup
• Lime juice- 2 tsp
• Jalapeno pepper- 1 (seeded & diced)

Direction:

• Take a large sized bowl & add all the first eight ingredients (except halibut).
• Stir well to mix them properly.
• Take off  ¼ cup & cover the remaining quantity.
• Place the cover bowl in a refrigerator.
• Now take a large ziplock bag & pour the removing mixture.
• Pour the halibut into the bag.
• Lock the bag & shake it gently for proper coating.
• Place it for almost 2 hours into your refrigerator.
• In another bowl mix all the salsa components & cover it.
• Place the salsa mixture into your refrigerator till you need it for serving.
• When you are grilling the fish then use the non stick spray over the grill.
• Take off the marinade from coated fish.
• Over medium temperature grill the fish fillets (4-6 minutes every side) or you can also broil it.
• Remember to use the remaining marinade for occasional basting.
• Serve this grilled fish with the reserved peach salsa.