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Plum, Summer Squash & Avocado Salad
© Lillys-Table.com Photo of Bacon Wrapped Zucchini-Halibut
 

Tags: Dairy Free Gluten-Free Low-Glycemic Nut Free

  • Hard
  • Medium
  • Easy

Prep
Difficulty
Medium

20 mins

Time
Estimate
20 mins

Icon Heart Healthy

Gluten
Free?
Yes

Summer

Typical
Season
Summer

Nutrition Info

  • 7
  • 6
  • 5
  • 4
  • 3
  • 2
  • 1

Protein

  • 7
  • 6
  • 5
  • 4
  • 3
  • 2
  • 1

Carbs

  • 7
  • 6
  • 5
  • 4
  • 3
  • 2
  • 1

Fats

  • 7
  • 6
  • 5
  • 4
  • 3
  • 2
  • 1

Vegetables

Recipe Detail

Summer

Bacon Wrapped Zucchini-Halibut

from Bacon Wrapped Halibut & Plum Salad, the Week of August 4, 2013.
View the previous recipe for this meal.

Long, thin strips of zucchini are laid on halibut and then just a bit of bacon is tightly wrapped around bringing them together. No extra fat or salt is needed to season- the bacon is plenty of flavor. Just a squeeze of lemon to brighten it. No flavor is spared as we use up any extra zucchini in a light saute alongside. If you prefer, turkey bacon or better yet prosciutto can be substituted for the bacon.

Ingredients

  • 2 halibut fillets, 5-6 ounce pieces
  • 4 slices bacon, or turkey or prosciutto
  • 2 zucchinis, small-medium sized
  • 4 sprigs fresh basil
  • 1 lemon

Serving Size: 2 People

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Preparation Instructions

Thinly slice one zucchini into long, very thin strips.

Cut the remaining zucchini into rounds.

Lay the zucchini strips on top of the halibut. Cut off any extra ends and add to the zucchini rounds. Wrap the two strips of bacon around the halibut and zucchini.

Place in a skillet (cast-iron is ideal) over medium heat. Place the halibut with the loose ends of the bacon side down. Sear for 5-8 minutes until the bacon is crisp. Flip over, cover with a lid and sear on the other side for 5-8 minutes until the bacon is crisp and when you press into the fish it feels almost firm (not hard) to the touch.

Set the fish aside on a plate and cover, with the lid or foil. It will continue to steam and cook through in the center.

Pour out any excess bacon grease so there is a generous teaspoon remaining, turn the heat up to medium-high
Add the zucchini rounds to the pan immediately. Allow the zucchini to sear and brown slightly, then flip and toss so that you are evenly coating and frying up the zucchini rounds.

Serve the fish on top of the zucchini. Tear up the basil, toss on to the fish & zucchini. Squeeze lemon juice over everything.