Halibut with Sambal Vinaigrette and Wasabi Cream

Gluten Free
Health score
35%
Halibut with Sambal Vinaigrette and Wasabi Cream
20 min.
4
255kcal

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If you're searching for a delightful and quick seafood dish that dazzles with flavor, look no further than this Halibut with Sambal Vinaigrette and Wasabi Cream. This gluten-free recipe is not only a feast for the eyes but also a treat for your taste buds, making it the perfect choice for a satisfying lunch or elegant dinner. In just 20 minutes, you will be serving up tender, perfectly cooked halibut steaks that are brimming with fresh, zesty flavors.

The star of this dish is the halibut, known for its mild, buttery taste and flaky texture. Paired with a vibrant sambal vinaigrette, which offers a spicy kick, and a creamy wasabi sauce that brings a delightful heat, this meal takes your palate on an exciting journey. Add a touch of finely chopped parsley for freshness, and you'll find you've created a restaurant-quality entrée right in your own kitchen.

Not only is it a quick meal option, but it also boasts a satisfying nutritional profile, with a caloric breakdown that emphasizes protein while keeping fats and carbohydrates in check. Perfect for anyone looking to indulge without the guilt or time commitment! Serve this dish alongside pickled ginger to enhance the flavors even further—your guests will be asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 teaspoons dijon mustard 
  • 0.3 cup parsley fresh finely chopped
  • lb pacific halibut filets thick cut into 4 pieces ()
  • servings pickled ginger 
  • 1.5 tablespoons rice vinegar (not seasoned)
  • 0.3 cup cream sour
  • 0.5 tablespoon vegetable oil 
  • teaspoons wasabi powder green ( horseradish)
  • tablespoons water 
  • teaspoons frangelico (Southeast Asian chile sauce)
  • teaspoons frangelico (Southeast Asian chile sauce)

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • blender

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Blend vinaigrette ingredients in a blender until smooth. Season with salt.
  3. Whisk together wasabi powder and water until smooth, then whisk in sour cream. Season with salt.
  4. Pat fish dry and season with salt and pepper.
  5. Sprinkle 1 side of each piece with parsley.
  6. Heat a well-seasoned cast-iron skillet over high heat until hot.
  7. Add oil, then fish, parsleyed sides up. Sear fish until undersides are browned, about 1 minute.
  8. Turn fish over and put skillet in middle of oven. Roast until just cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes.
  9. Serve fish, parsleyed sides up, with a spoonful of each sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Calories255kcal
Protein69.9%
Fat27.98%
Carbs2.12%

Properties

Glycemic Index
44.75
Glycemic Load
0.07
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
25.693912910378%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
8.08mg
Luteolin
0.04mg
Kaempferol
0.06mg
Myricetin
0.56mg
Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:254.79kcal
12.74%
Fat:7.61g
11.71%
Saturated Fat:2.39g
14.91%
Carbohydrates:1.3g
0.43%
Net Carbohydrates:1.04g
0.38%
Sugar:0.57g
0.63%
Cholesterol:119.61mg
39.87%
Sodium:182.3mg
7.93%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:42.77g
85.54%
Selenium:104.63µg
149.47%
Vitamin B3:14.85mg
74.24%
Vitamin D:10.66µg
71.06%
Vitamin B6:1.26mg
62.82%
Vitamin K:64.87µg
61.78%
Phosphorus:551.34mg
55.13%
Vitamin B12:2.52µg
42.08%
Potassium:1035.23mg
29.58%
Magnesium:57.32mg
14.33%
Vitamin A:558.92IU
11.18%
Vitamin E:1.61mg
10.76%
Folate:34.11µg
8.53%
Vitamin B5:0.85mg
8.5%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
8.26%
Vitamin C:5.38mg
6.53%
Zinc:0.93mg
6.2%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
5.77%
Calcium:38.25mg
3.82%
Iron:0.65mg
3.6%
Copper:0.07mg
3.35%
Manganese:0.05mg
2.39%
Fiber:0.26g
1.05%
Source:Epicurious