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Halibut Steaks with Papaya Mint Salsa

Zesty salsa and smoky-flavored fish together make this dish a stunner!

—SONYA LABBE WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

START TO FINISH: 20 MIN. MAKES: 4 SERVINGS

1 medium papaya, peeled, seeded and chopped

1/4 cup chopped red onion

1/4 cup fresh mint leaves

1 teaspoon finely chopped chipotle pepper in adobo sauce

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon honey

4 halibut steaks (6 ounces each)

1 tablespoon olive oil

1. In a small bowl, combine the papaya, onion, mint, chipotle pepper, oil and honey. Cover and refrigerate the salsa until serving.

2. In a large skillet, cook halibut in oil for 4-6 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve with the salsa.

PER SERVING 300 cal., 11 g fat (2 g sat. fat), 54 mg chol., 105 mg sodium, 13 g carb., 2 g fiber, 36 g pro. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 fat.