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Halibut Lettuce Wraps with Chipotle Cream

Buttery lettuce, paprika-scented halibut, creamy avocado, and sweet red onion – all topped with a smoky, chipotle-spiked sour cream.
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Dairy Free Diet
Keyword chipotle chilies, halibut, lettuce cups, lettuce wraps, paprika, sour cream
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 258kcal
Author Robin Miller

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 halibut fillets about 5 to 6 ounces each
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon minced chipotle chiles in adobo sauce or more/less to taste
  • 1 teaspoon avocado oil or olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 avocado pitted and diced
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • Paprika for serving
  • Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
  • Arrange the halibut fillet on the prepared pan and season with salt and black pepper. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes, until the fish is opaque throughout.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, chipotle chiles, avocado oil (or olive oil), and cumin. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
  • Break the halibut into bite-size pieces. Fill the lettuce leaves with the halibut, avocado, and red onion slices. Sprinkle with a little paprika and serve with the chipotle cream and lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Calories: 258kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 123mg | Potassium: 988mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 190IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg