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

Sometimes you simply long for the classic taste of baked halibut wrapped in lettuce leaves. Thankfully, with our uncomplicated low carb baked halibut wrapped in lettuce leaves, you can enjoy the tasty taste of baked halibut wrapped in lettuce leaves, all while maintaining your low-carb lifestyle! After you make this simple recipe for low carb baked halibut wrapped in lettuce leaves with a few ingredients, you’ll be hooked.

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!