oriental style halibut

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3/4 pound halibut
• 2 strips celery, thinly sliced
• 1 carrot, thinly sliced
• 2/3 cup fresh orange juice
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 (15 ounce) can pineapple tidbits, drained
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 6 mins Ready Time: 21 mins


• using a very sharp knife, cut the halibut into 1 inch cubes; set aside. in a medium saucepan, combine the celery, carrots, orange juice and ginger. bring to a boil, then stir in the halibut.
• cover and cook over medium heat for 4 to 6 minutes or until the fish flakes easily when tested with a fork and is opaque all the way through. using a slotted spoon, carefully transfer the halibut to a plate and set aside.
• meanwhile, strain the can of pineapple tidbits; reserving 2 tablespoons of the juice. in a small bowl, combine the 2 tablespoons of pineapple juice, cornstarch, soy sauce, vinegar and honey. stir into the vegetable mixture in the saucepan.
• cook and stir until the mixture thickens and begins to gently boil. cook and stir for 2 minutes more.
• return the halibut to the pan and add the fruit. cover and cook about 1 minute or until heated through.