• 1 Tbs. rosemary, crumbled, or 2 Tbs. fresh, minced
• 1/4 tsp. salt (optional)
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 2/3 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
• 4 halibut steaks, about 6 ounces each
• 1 Tbs. plus 1 tsp. virgin olive oil
• 4 oat bran pitas, warm, optional

Preheat oven to 425°F. Combine first 4 ingredients in a mortar or bowl and mash to a paste. Using a fork or food processor, mix paste into breadcrumbs. Season both sides of halibut steaks with salt to taste. Arrange halibut steaks in a lightly oiled baking dish. Press equal amounts of breadcrumb mixture onto the top of each piece of fish and drizzle with oil. Place in oven and roast 10 minutes or until fish is cooked throughout. Serve with warm pita bread if desired.

Per serving: calories 738, fat 16.2g, 20% calories from fat, cholesterol 131mg, protein 94.2g, carbohydrates 50.6g, fiber 6.0g, sugar 1.7g, sodium 1092mg, diet points 15.4.

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.0, Vegetable: 0.0, Fruit: 0.0, Bread: 3.1, Lean meat: 0.0, Fat: 0.9, Sugar: 0.0, Very lean meat protein: 12.2

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