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Grilled Halibut Tacos recipe - 145 calories

Ingredients:

For the halibut
3/4 lb halibut
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice
salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

For the salsa
1 beefsteak tomato
1 garlic clove
1/2 red bell pepper
1/2 chipotle chile (canned in adobo), diced
1/4 onion
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup tequila
1/4 cup cilantro leaf, chopped
1 lime, juice of
salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

For the tacos
8 corn tortillas
2 limes, wedged
1 bunch cilantro

Preparation:
1. Preheat a grill pan on high heat.
2. Season the fish with salt and pepper to taste.
3. Rub the grill pan with vegetable oil.
4. Place the halibut in the hot pan and grill for about 4 minutes, then turn to grill on the other side.
5. Baste the fish with the citrus juice.
6. Turn the fish and continue to grill until cooked through.
7. Remove the fish from the pan and let cool.
8. Flake the fish and side aside while preparing the salsa.
9. To prepare the salsa: Heat a pan on medium heat.
10. Place the tomato, garlic clove, pepper and onion in the pan.
11. Dry roast the vegetables for about 8-10 minutes (or until lightly caramelized).
12. Combine the dry roasted ingredients, chopped chipotle pepper, olive oil, lime juice and cilantro in the container of a blender or food processor; process until smooth.
13. Mix in the tequila and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
14. Divide the flaked halibut onto the corn tortillas.
15. Spoon the salsa onto the fish.
16. Top with cilantro and lime juice.

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Cajun Salmon Fillets recipe - 179 calories

Ingredients:
800 g boneless salmon fillet, whole, frozen, with the skin on
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pinch cayenne
1 teaspoon paprika
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried mustard

Preparation:
1. Thaw the salmon; cut the salmon into the desired number of pieces; place the skin down on a large tray or baking sheet.
2. Combine the olive oil and spices, and spread the mixture on top of the salmon fillet.
3. Grill on the barbecue or bake in a 400 degrees F oven for about 15-20 minutes (or until done).
4. Remove the skin prior to serving.

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Cajun Halibut recipe - 128 calories

Ingredients:
4 (4 ounce) halibut steaks
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

Preparation:
1. In a small bowl, combine the ground red pepper, garlic powder, paprika, salt and black pepper; mix well and rub evenly over both sides of the fish.
2. Preheat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and spray with cooking spray.
3. Add the fish, and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side (or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork).

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Salmon and Asparagus in Foil recipe - 193 calories

Ingredients:
1 lb asparagus
4 (5 ounce) salmon fillets
1 fresh lemon
lemon wedges (to garnish)
4 sheets aluminum foil, to wrap (12-inch by 18-inch)
salt (to taste)
black pepper (to taste)

Preparation:
1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
2. Snap the ends off the asparagus spears (they will break where tender) and divide into 4 equal portions.
3. Spray the center of each foil sheet with some non-stick cooking spray.
4. Place one salmon fillet in the center of each sheet, top with a serving of asparagus and drizzle with lemon juice.
5. Sprinkle with freshly ground pepper and salt (to taste).
6. Bring up the sides of foil and fold the top over twice.
7. Seal the ends, leaving room for air to circulate inside the packet.
8. Place the packets on a cookie sheet and cook in the oven for about 15 to 18 minutes (or until the salmon becomes opaque).
9. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.

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Sushi Poppers recipe - 52 calories

Ingredients:
1 cup freshly cooked short-grain rice
3 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds or black sesame seeds

Assorted fillings
1/4 lb fresh small shrimp
1 large ripe mango
1 (7 1/2ounce) can of solid tuna in water
1/2 cup smoked salmon, chopped small
1 small fresh cucumber
wasabi paste

Preparation:
1. In a large shallow dish, spread the cooked rice and sprinkle with seasoned rice vinegar and sesame seeds.
2. Using a wooden spoon, toss gently to combine (do not stir, or the rice will clump).
3. Keep the rice covered with a damp cloth if not using immediately.
4. Using your wet fingers, place a rounded teaspoonful of rice in the palm of your hand and roll into a ball.
5. Make an indentation in the center with your finger.
6. Place the desired filling of your choice in the indentation.
7. Dip your fingers into water and pack the rice firmly around the filling, to make a small ball.
8. Repeat with the remaining rice and the filling of your choice.
9. Sprinkle each popper with toasted sesame seeds and a dot of wasabi paste; place on a platter.
10. Cover with plastic wrap and keep at room temperature until ready to serve.

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Fish Tacos recipe - 136 calories

Ingredients:
1 lb halibut fillets, skin removed (or another white fish fillets of your choice)
10 corn tortillas, warmed
1/4 green cabbage
1/4 cup chopped English cucumbers
1/4 cup chopped white onions
1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lime, juice of
salsa
guacamole
salt and pepper, to taste

Preparation:
1. Cut the cabbage into long, thin strips; add the onion, cucumber and cilantro.
2. Squeeze the juice of 1 lime over the top and toss; add salt and pepper to taste.
3. Let the cabbage slaw sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
4. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
5. Heat a non-stick oven proof pan over medium heat, add olive oil.
6. Add the halibut fillets and brown on one side, turn them over and put the pan in the oven for about 10-15 minutes (until the halibut is flaky and cooked through).
7. Flake the cooked halibut fillets into a bowl, mix with the cabbage slaw, guacamole and salsa, and serve with warmed corn tortillas.

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