Grilled Halibut with Tomato-Avocado Salsa

== Description ==
The halibut can marinate up to 2 hours ahead of time in the lively marinade spiked with citrus, cumin and cayenne.
* Contributed by Healthy Recipes for Diabetic Friends Y-Group
* Source: www.eatbetteramerica.com
* Prep Time: 35 minutes | Start to Finish: 1 hour 5 minutes
* Makes: 6 servings
== Ingredients ==
=== Fish ===
* 1½ lbs halibut, tuna or swordfish steaks, ¾ to 1 inch thick (if fish steaks are large, cut into 6 serving pieces).
=== Marinade ===
* 2 tbsp lemon or lime juice
* 1 tbsp canola or soybean oil
* ¼ tsp salt
* ¼ tsp ground cumin
* ⅛ tsp ground red pepper (cayenne)
* 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
=== Salsa ===
* 3 medium tomatoes, chopped (2¼ cups)
* ½ medium avocado, pitted, peeled and coarsely chopped
* 1 small jalapeño chile, seeded, finely chopped
* ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
* 2 tsp lemon or lime juice
== Directions ==
=== Marinade ===
# In shallow glass or plastic dish, mix all marinade ingredients.
# Add fish; turn to coat with marinade.
# Cover; refrigerate at least 30 minutes but no longer than 2 hours.
=== Fish ===
# Heat gas or charcoal grill.
# Remove fish from marinade; reserve marinade.
# Place fish on grill rack.
# Cover grill; cook over medium heat 10 to 15 minutes, brushing 2 or 3 times with marinade and turning once, until fish flakes easily with fork.
# Discard any remaining marinade.
=== Salsa ===
# Meanwhile, in medium glass or plastic bowl, mix all salsa ingredients.
# Serve fish with salsa.
== Nutritional information ==
Per serving:
* 160 Calories | 50 Calories from Fat | 5g Total Fat | 1g Saturated Fat | 0g Trans Fat | 60mg Cholesterol | 250mg Sodium | 5g Total Carbs | 2g Dietary Fiber | 2g Sugars | 22g Protein
* Percent Daily Value Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.: Vitamin A 15% | Vitamin C 20% | Calcium 2% | Iron 4%
* Exchanges: ½ other carbs, 3 very lean meat, ½ fat
* Carbohydrate Choices: ½
* MyPyramid Servings 3 oz-equivalents meat and beans, ½ cup vegetables
== Notes ==
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