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Low Carb Baked Halibut Wrapped in Lettuce Leaves Recipe

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

37 minutes

Yield

4
servings

Ingredients

  • 8 large Boston lettuce leaves
  • 4 fillets halibut (6 oz each)
  • 1½ teaspoon fresh thyme (fresh, chopped)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup half-and-half
  • 3 tablespoons dry white wine
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cucumber (6 ozs), peeled, seeded, and chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Nutrition Info Per Serving

Serving Size

1 fillet

Carbohydrates

2
g

Protein

46
g

Fat

19
g

Calories

383

Baked Halibut Wrapped in Lettuce Leaves makes for a light and nutritious weeknight dinner. This recipe uses fresh thyme and half-and-half to elevate the halibut, all while keeping carbs at just 2 per serving. Wrap the flaky fish in crisp lettuce and add cucumbers for a refreshing touch. As you focus on low-carb eating, this dish can fit nicely into your meal prep plans and support overall wellness when combined with a healthy lifestyle.

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Coat a large, shallow baking dish that is large enough to hold the fillets in a single layer with olive oil.
  3. Season the halibut with the thyme, ¼ teaspoon of the salt, and the pepper.
  4. Drizzle with the half-and-half and wine.
  5. Dot with the butter.
  6. Bake until the fish is opaque, about 15-20 minutes.
  7. Remove to plates, reserving the pan juices.
  8. Pour the juices into a small saucepan.
  9. Cook over low heat until slightly thickened and reduced to about ¼ cup, about 2 minutes.
  10. Season with remaining ¼ teaspoon salt and spoon sauce over fish.
  11. To serve, place fish into lettuce bibs, sprinkle with cucumber, and enjoy!