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Basil Halibut
with Jalapeno Butter
by Better Homes & Gardens

4    6 ounces firm whitefish fillets (cod, halibut, or flounder,
       rinsed and patted dry.
1    Tbsp canola oil
       Salt and ground back pepper
6    Tbsp butter
2    Fresh jalapeno peppers, stemmed, seeded, and cut into thin strips.
       *Use gloves or wash hands thoroughly after handling peppers.
1/4 C Snipped fresh basil
1     Lime, quartered.
 

1. Brush fish with oil and sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Grill fillets on greased rack of a covered grill over medium heat for 4-6 minutes per 1/2-inch thickness or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork,
turning once.

2. Meanwhile heat butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add jalapeno peppers; cook and stir 5 minutes or until tender and just beginning to brown.

3. Place fish on plates and top with basil; spoon jalapeno butter mixture over fish. Serve with lime quarters.

Nutrition per serving:
269 kcal cal., 12 g fat (2 g sat. fat), 66 mg chol.,
323 mg sodium, 12 g carb., 2 g fiber, 27 g pro.