PAN-FRIED HALIBUT WITH SPICED CHICKPEA AND HERB SALAD
Fresh spinach, herbs and spring onions come together here in a salad with crispy chickpeas, which is served with halibut and a punchy yogurt sauce for a quick and delicious supper. The Persian lime powder is optional; it can be purchased ground, or you can start with a whole dried Persian lime, roughly crush it with the side of a knife and then grind to a fine powder in a spice grinder. This recipe doesn't really need anything alongside, but some good bread could easily bulk it up. Turn it into a great vegetarian salad by eliminating the fish and adding some extra chickpeas.
Provided by Yotam Ottolenghi
Categories dinner, seafood, main course
Time 50m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Marinate the fish and chickpeas: In a small bowl, mix the first 6 ingredients together with the lemon zest. Add 2 1/2 tablespoons of marinade to a bowl with the halibut and mix well. Add 2 tablespoons of the marinade to a separate bowl with the chickpeas and stir to combine. Set both aside at room temperature for 20 minutes. Mix the remaining marinade together with the yogurt and set aside.
- Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, blend the herbs together with the spring onions, spinach, chiles, lemon juice and a good pinch of salt.
- Heat a large nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat, then add 1/2 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add the chickpeas (and bits of garlic) and fry for 6 minutes, stirring every now and then until crisp and golden-brown. Transfer to a plate and wipe the pan clean.
- Return the pan to a medium-high heat with the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons of vegetable oil. Add the halibut fillets, spaced apart, and fry for 3 minutes on one side, then flip and fry for another 2 minutes on the other side until both sides are crisp and golden brown.
- Very carefully transfer the fillets to a large platter. Toss the chickpeas gently with the salad, then transfer the salad to the platter next to the halibut fillets. Drizzle half of the yogurt over the salad and serve with the lemon wedges and the remaining yogurt sauce alongside.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 773, UnsaturatedFat 23 grams, Carbohydrate 36 grams, Fat 31 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 88 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 1652 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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[email protected]I'm so glad I tried this recipe! The halibut was cooked perfectly and the salad was a great addition. I will definitely be making this again.
Carlee Ellis
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The halibut was cooked to perfection and the salad was a delicious and refreshing complement. I will definitely be making this again.
Chand Hamza
[email protected]This dish was a hit with my family! The halibut was cooked perfectly and the salad was a great addition. I will definitely be making this again.
Abdel Kader
[email protected]I loved this recipe! The halibut was perfectly cooked and the salad was a delicious and refreshing complement. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Gwen Rose
[email protected]This is one of the best halibut recipes I've ever had. The fish was cooked perfectly and the salad was a great complement. I will definitely be making this again.
Gauri Bhattarai
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of fish, but I'm so glad I did! The halibut was cooked perfectly and the salad was a great addition. I will definitely be making this again.
ABDALLA YARE
[email protected]This dish was absolutely delicious! The halibut was cooked to perfection and the salad was a perfect accompaniment. I especially loved the use of fresh herbs in the salad dressing.
Ali Baba Shar
[email protected]I'm so glad I tried this recipe! The halibut was cooked perfectly and the salad was a great addition. I will definitely be making this again.
Rome Begum
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The halibut was cooked to perfection and the salad was a delicious and refreshing complement. I will definitely be making this again.
kingjulius anderson
[email protected]This dish was a hit with my family! The halibut was cooked perfectly and the salad was a great addition. I will definitely be making this again.
Ja'leah O'Brien
[email protected]I loved this recipe! The halibut was perfectly cooked and the salad was a delicious and refreshing complement. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Lekgolo Mabeba
[email protected]This is one of the best halibut recipes I've ever tried. The fish was cooked perfectly and the salad was a great addition. I will definitely be making this again.
Mecha Matt
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The halibut was flaky and moist, and the salad was a refreshing complement. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Mahboob Ali Ali
[email protected]This dish was absolutely delicious! The halibut was cooked to perfection and the salad was a perfect accompaniment. I especially loved the use of fresh herbs in the salad dressing.
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[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of fish, but this recipe changed my mind. The halibut was cooked perfectly and the salad was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Cynthia Cisneros
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! The halibut was flaky and moist, and the salad was a delightful blend of flavors and textures. I highly recommend it.
Douglas Douglas
[email protected]I'm a big fan of halibut and this recipe did not disappoint. The fish was cooked to perfection and the salad was a great addition. I especially loved the crispy shallots.
damien janecky
[email protected]This dish is a feast for the eyes and the taste buds! The halibut was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the salad was a perfect complement with its vibrant colors and zesty dressing.
Zainhabibmalik Zainhabib
[email protected]I was so excited to try this recipe and it turned out even better than I expected! The fish was cooked perfectly and the salad was flavorful and refreshing. I will definitely be making this again.