Halibut Wrapped in Grape Leaves

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
100%
Halibut Wrapped in Grape Leaves
15 min.
4
754kcal

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If you're looking for a dish that combines health benefits with delightful flavors, look no further than Halibut Wrapped in Grape Leaves. This recipe is not only gluten-free and dairy-free, but it also scores a perfect 100 on the health scale, making it an ideal choice for anyone aiming to maintain a nutritious lifestyle without sacrificing taste.

The dish features tender, flaky halibut fillets wrapped in delicate grape leaves, which impart a subtle aromatic touch, elevating the fish to new heights of flavor. Enhanced with fresh ginger, zesty serrano chilies, and sweet onions, each mouthful bursts with a medley of tastes that dance on your palate. The addition of creamy coconut milk adds a hint of richness that beautifully complements the other ingredients while keeping the dish light and refreshing.

This easy-to-prepare recipe is perfect for a quick lunch or a sophisticated dinner party, ready in just 15 minutes. Served alongside a crisp Green Bean and Cucumber Salad and fragrant instant brown rice, it promises a well-rounded meal packed with nutrients and flavors that will impress your guests—or your family.

So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to dive into a healthy culinary adventure that celebrates the flavors of the Mediterranean while being easy on your waistline!

Ingredients

  • 0.8 cup coconut milk 
  • piece ginger fresh peeled thinly sliced
  • pound grape leaves drained
  • servings green bean and cucumber salad 
  • fillet halibut raw cooked (6-ounce fillets, )
  • cups brown rice instant
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt 
  •  onion thinly sliced
  •  serrano chilies thinly sliced

Equipment

  • oven
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 400 F.
  2. Lay out four 12-by-12-inch sheets of aluminum foil.
  3. Place 1 large grape leaf in the center of each piece of foil and top each with 1 halibut fillet. Arrange some of the ginger, onion, and chilies on top of each fillet. Season with salt. Spoon 3 tablespoons of coconut milk over each fillet, then wrap with the grape leaf.
  4. Place another grape leaf on top, tucking in the sides, to form a packet around the fish. Wrap loosely with the foil and seal.
  5. Bake for 15 minutes (If starting with raw fish, bake for 20 to 25 minutes).
  6. Meanwhile, cook the rice according to the package directions.
  7. Remove the fish packets from the foil and serve with the rice and Green Bean and Cucumber Salad.

Nutrition Facts

Calories754kcal
Protein46.18%
Fat20.64%
Carbs33.18%

Properties

Glycemic Index
58.75
Glycemic Load
2.84
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
63.488695642223%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.2mg
Isorhamnetin
1.38mg
Kaempferol
0.43mg
Myricetin
0.08mg
Quercetin
7.56mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:754.03kcal
37.7%
Fat:17.45g
26.84%
Saturated Fat:9.7g
60.61%
Carbohydrates:63.13g
21.04%
Net Carbohydrates:47.74g
17.36%
Sugar:10.27g
11.41%
Cholesterol:199.92mg
66.64%
Sodium:593.07mg
25.79%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:87.85g
175.7%
Vitamin A:31889.81IU
637.8%
Selenium:203.56µg
290.8%
Manganese:4.2mg
209.8%
Vitamin B3:33.02mg
165.08%
Vitamin B6:2.88mg
144.11%
Vitamin K:147.31µg
140.29%
Vitamin D:19.18µg
127.84%
Phosphorus:1188.16mg
118.82%
Vitamin B12:4.49µg
74.8%
Folate:291.52µg
72.88%
Potassium:2360.75mg
67.45%
Fiber:15.39g
61.56%
Magnesium:245mg
61.25%
Calcium:484.75mg
48.47%
Vitamin B1:0.72mg
47.78%
Iron:8.41mg
46.7%
Copper:0.79mg
39.59%
Vitamin B2:0.6mg
35.5%
Vitamin E:5.03mg
33.53%
Vitamin C:23.19mg
28.11%
Zinc:3.27mg
21.83%
Vitamin B5:2.08mg
20.79%
Source:My Recipes