Spicy Alaska Halibut Stew

Spicy Alaska Halibut Stew

4 halibut steaks or fillets (4 to 6 ounces each), fresh, thawed or frozen

6 ounces bulk mild Italian sausage

1 cup chopped onion

½ cup chopped green pepper

1 can (14 ounces) fat-free chicken broth

1 can (15 ounces) whole kernel corn

1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed

1 can (28 ounces) peeled diced tomatoes

¼-½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1 teaspoon seafood seasoning

½-1 teaspoon dried dill weed

Rinse any ice glaze from frozen halibut under cold water; pat dry with a paper towel. Thaw frozen halibut in microwave for 6-10 minutes on medium-low (30 percent power). Cut halibut into 1-inch pieces.

Brown sausage in large soup pot over medium-high heat for 5 minutes, breaking into chunks. Drain off any grease.

To the pot, add onion, green pepper, chicken broth, corn, black beans, and tomatoes; simmer 10 minutes. Add seasonings and halibut. Simmer an additional 7-10 minutes until halibut is opaque throughout.

Serves four.

Nutrition values per serving: 520 calories, 14 g fat (4 g saturated), 50 g carbohydrates, 12 g fiber, 43 g protein, 69 mg cholesterol, 1,485 mg sodium.

Alaska Seafood