Optimized for Stage 3a Dinner 3 Servings

Baked Wild Halibut with Lemon Dill Rice

Flaky baked halibut fillet topped with fresh dill and lemon slices, served over delicate steamed white rice.

Nutrition Per Serving USDA FoodData Grounded
Calories 290 kcal
Protein 24 g
Potassium 410 mg
Phosphorus 230 mg
Sodium 120 mg
Prep Time: 10 mins · Cook Time: 15 mins · Total Time: 25 mins
Why This Recipe Fits Stage 3a:

Portion-controlled (3.5 oz) lean white fish provides adequate amino acids without overwhelming stage 3 filtration with excessive urea byproducts.

Ingredients

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Cooking Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius). Line a baking dish with parchment paper.

  2. Arrange halibut fillets on the dish. Brush with olive oil, drizzle with lemon juice, and top with chopped dill and black pepper.

  3. Place two lemon slices atop each fillet.

  4. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the fish is opaque and separates easily into flakes with a fork.

  5. Serve each fillet over 1/2 cup of warm white rice.

Kidney Nutrition & Mineral Prep Tips

Dietitian Tip: Keeping fish portions around 3.5 to 4 oz aligns with KDOQI Stage 3 protein targets (0.8 g protein per kg of body weight per day).

Stage Adaptation: Safe for Stages 1 through 3b.

Clinical Disclaimer: Recipe nutrient values are based on USDA FoodData Central calculations. Individual lab parameters vary; always confirm your personalized potassium, sodium, and protein limits with your nephrologist or renal dietitian.