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The St. Lawrence Food Guide
Greenland halibut
Distribution of greenland halibut
Greenland halibut
Flétan du Groenland
Reinhardtius hippoglossoides
Features and organoleptic qualities
The Greenland halibut is also known as Greenland turbot or black halibut. It is a big flat fish; its white and tender flesh is a delicacy. Greenland halibut is sold usually as fresh or frozen fillets.
Nutritive value for idible serving of 180 grams
Nutrient Health symbol Content % DV
Protein (g) Health symbol 34 55
Vitamine D (IU) Health symbol 916 > 100
Iron (mg) Health symbol 0,16 1
Zing (mg) Health symbol 0,58 5
Selenium (mg) Health symbol 0,09 > 100
Iodine (mg) Health symbol 0,01 6
Sodium (mg) Health symbol 115
Potassium (mg) Health symbol 774 66
Omega-3 fatty acids (EPA+DHA) (mg) Health symbol 2032 > 100
Total fatty acids (g) Health symbol 21,6 31
Saturated fatty acids (g) Health symbol 4,6 18
Cholesterol (mg) Health symbol 128 43

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Poached Greenland halibut with small vegetables

Ingredients:
4 filets (150-180 g/serving) Greenland halibut
30 ml (2 tbsp.) Oil (olive or canola)
1 Medium onion, finely chopped
2 ml (1/2 tsp.) Basil
350 ml (1 1/2 cup) Tomato juice
500 ml (2 cups) Zucchinis
250 ml (1 cup) Carrots, thinly sliced
To taste Salt and pepper

Preparation:
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and basil until onion is softened. Pour in tomato juice, stir in vegetables and season with pepper. Cover and simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes. Make a nest down through center of the skillet and lay the fish. Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until the flesh is flaking. Serve on a bed of rice or with linguini. Garnish with parsley.

Servings: 4

Source: Trucmaison.com web site: http://recettes.qc.ca/recettes(Special authorization)

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