Halibut W/Ginger & Scallions

This is one of my favorite Healthiest Way of Eating recipes. The health-promoting omega-3 fatty acids from the halibut help to reduce inflammation and the shiitake mushrooms not only enhance the flavor of this recipe but also builds a strong immune system.

Prep and Cook Time: 20 Minutes

Ingredients:

• 3/4 lb halibut cut into 2 pieces
• 1/4 cups light vegetable broth
• 1/4 cup mirin rice wine*
• 3 medium cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 TBS soy sauce
• 1 TBS fresh lemon juice
• 1 TBS minced fresh ginger
• 2 cups fresh shitake mushrooms, sliced 1/4-inch thick
• 1 cup coarsely chopped scallion
• salt and white pepper to taste
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• *mirin is a sweet Japanese rice wine without the alcohol content; you can find it in many of your local health food stores or in the Japanese section of your local grocery store.

Directions:

1.    Chop garlic and let sit for 5 minutes to enhance their health-promoting properties.

2.    Bring the broth and mirin wine to a simmer on medium-high heat in a 10-inch skillet.

3.    Add garlic, soy sauce, lemon juice, ginger, scallions, and mushrooms.

4.    Place halibut steaks on top, reduce heat to low and cover. Cook for about 5 minutes, depending on thickness (5 minutes for every 1/2" of thickness). Season with salt and pepper. Remove steaks and place on a plate. Spoon scallions and mushroom broth over fish and serve.