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Halibut Packets

with Fennel and Potatoes
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Halibut Packets

Halibut Packets - Cooking the fish in foil makes it wonderfully moist and aromatic

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Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
30 min.
Preparation
ready in 40 min.
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Calories:
270
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

Fish are particularly high in vitamin D. This recipe provides twice your daily requirement of the vitamin, which is good for the teeth and strengthens muscles

Not in the mood to barbecue? The fish packs are just as successful in the oven. Simply cook the fish at 375 degrees for 15-20 minutes.

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie270 cal.(13 %)
Protein37 g(38 %)
Fat8 g(7 %)
Carbohydrates10 g(7 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage4 g(13 %)
Vitamin A0.6 mg(75 %)
Vitamin D9 μg(45 %)
Vitamin E6.5 mg(54 %)
Vitamin B₁0.2 mg(20 %)
Vitamin B₂0.1 mg(9 %)
Niacin13.4 mg(112 %)
Vitamin B₆0.6 mg(43 %)
Folate68 μg(23 %)
Pantothenic acid0.7 mg(12 %)
Biotin5.9 μg(13 %)
Vitamin B₁₂1.5 μg(50 %)
Vitamin C40 mg(42 %)
Potassium741 mg(19 %)
Calcium111 mg(11 %)
Magnesium78 mg(26 %)
Iron2.6 mg(17 %)
Iodine67 μg(34 %)
Zinc1.1 mg(14 %)
Saturated fatty acids1.1 g
Uric acid317 mg
Cholesterol57 mg
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Ingredients

for
6
Ingredients
2 Fennel bulb (14 ounces)
14 ozs large waxy potatoes
salt
1 small lemon
5 sprigs Basil
3 Tbsps olive oil
6 Halibut fillet (each about 5 ounces)
peppers
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Preparation

Kitchen utensils

1 Pot, 1 Cutting board, 1 Large knife, 1 Small knife, 1 Tablespoon, 1 Teaspoon, 1 Peeler, 1 Fine grater, 1 Sieve, 1 Grilling tongs, 1 Brush, 1 Grill, 1 Citrus juicer, 1 Aluminum foil

Preparation steps

1.
Halibut Packets preparation step 1

Trim stalks from fennel. Rinse bulbs, dry and cut into thin strips.

2.
Halibut Packets preparation step 2

Peel the potato and cut into approximately 1-inch cubes.

3.
Halibut Packets preparation step 3

Add diced potatoes to a pot of boiling salted water and cook 7 minutes.

4.
Halibut Packets preparation step 4

After 4 minutes, add fennel strips to the potatoes.

5.
Halibut Packets preparation step 5

Drain the vegetables, run under cold water to stop the cooking and drain well.

6.
Halibut Packets preparation step 6

Meanwhile, rinse lemon in hot water and wipe dry. Finely grate the zest and juice the lemon. Rinse basil, shake dry, pluck leaves and cut into very thin strips.

7.
Halibut Packets preparation step 7

Cut out 6 pieces of foil 12 x 12 inches. Drizzle each piece with 1 teaspoon olive oil.

8.
Halibut Packets preparation step 8

Rinse the halibut, pat dry and place on the foil pieces. Season with salt and pepper.

9.
Halibut Packets preparation step 9

Divide vegetables among fish pieces and season lightly with salt and pepper.

10.
Halibut Packets preparation step 10

Top each portion with lemon juice, lemon zest and basil.

11.
Halibut Packets preparation step 11

Fold up foil into a packet, sealing the edges. 

12.
Halibut Packets preparation step 12

Cook packets on a medium-hot grill, without turning, for 10 minutes (fish will be opaque throughout). Open packets carefully before serving.