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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jonny more
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The halibut is always cooked perfectly and the salad is so refreshing.
Nellie khalil
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to cook halibut. The fish was cooked perfectly and the salad was a delicious addition.
Pamela Shifflett
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were great. I'm not a big fan of fish, but I really enjoyed this dish.
Faith Odey
[email protected]This recipe was delicious! The halibut was perfectly cooked and the salad was a great addition. I will definitely be making this again.
Khadimul Islam
[email protected]The ingredients in this recipe are a bit too expensive. I would have liked a recipe with more affordable ingredients.
King Jobsi
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I would have liked a simpler recipe.
Mikolaj czostek
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The halibut is always cooked perfectly and the salad is so refreshing.
raju kandel
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to cook halibut. The fish was cooked perfectly and the salad was a delicious addition.
Adah Mills
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were great. I'm not a big fan of fish, but I really enjoyed this dish.
Awumey Joseph
[email protected]The halibut was a bit overcooked, but the salad was delicious.
Lenajah Pocknett
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I would have liked more flavor in the salad.
King Favour
[email protected]I love this recipe! The halibut is always cooked perfectly and the salad is so refreshing. I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit.
David Mihai
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The fish was perfectly cooked and the salad was a great way to add some freshness and flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Mr Maadi
[email protected]The halibut was delicious and the salad was a great addition. I would definitely make this again.
Atubikiire Stidia
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The halibut was cooked to perfection and the salad was a perfect accompaniment. I will definitely be making this again.
Wll Ankar
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of fish, but this recipe changed my mind. The halibut was so flaky and tender, and the salad was a great way to add some flavor and texture. I'll definitely be making this again.
Borkot Ullah
[email protected]This pan-fried halibut recipe was a hit! The fish was cooked perfectly, and the spiced chickpea and herb salad was a delicious and refreshing complement. I will definitely be making this again.