• 1/4 cup plus 2 Tbs. unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 Tbs. lemon juice
• 1 tsp. fresh ginger, grated
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 tsp. soy sauce
• 4 halibut steaks, thawed if frozen, about 6 ounces each

Prepare grill or broiler. Melt butter in a heavy nonstick pan over medium high heat. Whisk in next 5 ingredients. Season halibut with salt and pepper to taste and brush with sauce. Place steaks on a well oiled grill or broiler pan 5 inches from coals or heat source. Grill or Broil 10 minutes per 1 inch of thickness, or until fish flakes when tested with a fork. Turn halfway through cooking and brush with remaining sauce.

Per serving: calories 658, fat 26.6g, 37% calories from fat, cholesterol 177mg, protein 85.3g, carbohydrates 14.6g, fiber 0.1g, sugar 13.7g, sodium 305mg, diet points 15.9.

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.0, Vegetable: 0.0, Fruit: 0.0, Bread: 0.0, Lean meat: 0.0, Fat: 3.4, Sugar: 0.7, Very lean meat protein: 12.2

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The recommended wines are: Gewürztraminer, White Zinfandel, or Pinot Blanc.