Lemony Steamed Fish
This recipe is appropriate for diabetes as it's low in carbs and sugars, focusing on lean protein and seasonings that won't impact blood sugar levels significantly.
Adapted from Allrecipes, by DHERDEBU
- Diabetes
- Celiac
- Dairy-free
- High blood pressure
- Heart health
- Mediterranean
- Balanced
- Gluten-free
- High cholesterol
- Low-carb
Ingredients
- 6 (6 ounce) halibut fillets
- 1 tablespoon dried dill weed
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1 pinch seasoned salt, or more to taste
- 1 pinch lemon pepper
- 1 pinch garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Method
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Cut six squares of aluminum foil large enough for each fillet.
- Center each fillet on a foil square. Season with dill, onion powder, parsley, paprika, seasoned salt, lemon-pepper seasoning, and garlic powder, then sprinkle with lemon juice. Fold the foil squares around the fillets to make pockets. Fold the edges to seal. Place sealed packets onto a baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 30 minutes.30 min timer
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