Not all fish have white, soft and tasty meat. Try transforming halibut fillets into something fantastic with these five recipes.

Halibut is one of the tastiest and healthiest marine fish species. The sweetish white meat makes it so popular. Halibut meat is quite lean, containing approximately 150 kcal per 100 grams, 25 grams of protein and 3 grams of healthy fat.

Consuming this fish provides a good dose of essential omega-3 fatty acids, which help stimulate the brain and promote weight loss, as well as help prevent a number of potential life-threatening diseases such as cancer and diabetes. Have you tried halibut before, but realized that you are not quite ready to become an ardent fan of flounder? It depends on the cooking method. Trust me, when cooked right, it will be one of the tastiest sources of protein you’ll ever taste.

Here are five ways to make great halibut dishes. Try them and start using this fish as a dietary product.

1. Halibut with Dijon mustard baked in parchment paper
This is a spicy and quick halibut meal that will provide you with a generous helping of protein. If you’re on a low-carb diet, add plenty of vegetables and ditch brown rice and quinoa. Want something nutritious? Just add sauce.

Ingredients

Halibut – 110 g
Red pepper – 1 pc., cut into cubes
Garlic – 1 clove
Parsley – 1 bunch
Purple onion – 1/4 pc. , cut into cubes
Dijon mustard – 1 tbsp
Olive oil – 1 tsp
Worcestershire sauce – 1 tsp
Juice of one lemon
2 large carrots, cut into strips
Broccoli – 75 g
Chopped mushrooms – 1 cup (250 ml)
Cooking

Combine red pepper, garlic, parsley, Dijon mustard, purple onion, olive oil, Worcestershire sauce and lemon juice.
Place the fish, sauce, and other vegetables in a large paper baking bag.
Bake for 20 minutes at 190 degrees.
Serve with brown rice or quinoa.

2. Halibut with tomatoes and basil
This simple dish is a great option for a cozy dinner. Olives provide you with a good dose of fats for the cardiovascular system, while tomatoes provide you with a large amount of antioxidants necessary for a healthy life.

Ingredients

Halibut – 340 g, cut into pieces
Olive oil – 1 tbsp
Orange pepper – 1 piece, thinly sliced
Onion – 1, chopped
Black olives – 1/4 cup (250 ml)
Chopped tomatoes – 3 cups (250 ml each), do not drain the juice
Freshly chopped basil – 1/4 cup
Sweet potatoes – 2 pcs. большие, cut into cubes
Salt and pepper to taste
Cooking

Start by roasting the potatoes for 45 minutes until fully cooked.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add pepper and onion and cook for 4-5 minutes.
Add olives, tomatoes, baked potatoes and fish to the pan. Cook over low heat for 10-15 minutes. Serve immediately.

3. Halibut with orange peel
This recipe is a great low calorie recipe. The addition of orange zest takes this dish to the next level and guarantees you will fall in love with it.

Ingredients

Bok choy – 1 small head, cut into large pieces
Red pepper – 1 pc., cut into strips
Carrot – 1 pc. large, finely chopped
Chopped mushrooms – 1 cup (250 ml)
Halibut fillet – 340 g
Pepper to taste
Green onions – 3 pieces, finely chopped
Orange peel – 1 tsp
Sesame seeds – 1 tbsp
Rice vinegar – 1.5 tsp
Sesame oil – 1.5 tsp
Soy sauce – 3 tbsp.
Grated ginger root – 2 tsp
Garlic – 1/2 cloves
Cooking

Combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger root and garlic.
In a large parchment baking bag, combine vegetables, fish, and the sauce you made in step 1.
Bake in the oven for 15 minutes at 205 degrees.
Once cooked, remove from bag and serve with brown rice pilaf.

4. Spicy halibut with corn
This Cajun dish is sure to delight your taste buds and packs plenty of antioxidants in the form of corn and salsa. The addition of cayenne pepper is ideal for those people who want to boost their metabolic rate a few hours after eating, as it contains capsaicin, a lipophilic chemical that causes a metabolic spike.

Ingredients

Sea salt – 1 tsp
Cayenne pepper – 1/2 tsp
Dried oregano – 1/2 tsp
Paprika – 1/2 tsp
Chopped garlic – 1/2 tsp
Thyme – 1/2 tsp
Halibut fillet – 340 g
Tomatoes – 1 pc., diced
Chopped green pepper – 1 pc.
Chopped onion – 1/2 pc.
Olive oil – 2 st.l.
Corn – 2 cups (250 ml each)
Salsa Chunks – 1/2 cup
Cooking

В небольшой миске смешайте морскую соль, орегано, кайенский перец, паприку, тимьян и 1 st.l. olive oil. Rub the halibut fillets with this mixture and refrigerate for at least an hour.
Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Добавьте оставшуюся 1 st.l. olive oil and, once hot, halibut fillets, onions, garlic and green peppers.
Cook for 3-4 minutes on one side, then flip the fish over and cook for 3-4 minutes on the other side.
Once cooked, add tomato, corn and salsa.

5. Halibut with Coconut and Green Beans
Combine the muscle building from halibut with the cardiovascular health benefits of coconut. In addition to protein, you will get all the benefits of coconut, which further boosts your metabolism and gives you energy for the whole day.

Ingredients

Coconut oil – 1 tsp
Chopped garlic – 2 cloves
Grated fresh ginger – 2 tsp
Coconut milk (preferably full fat unless you’re watching your calorie intake) – 250 ml
Green Thai curry – 1/2 tsp
Halibut fillet – 450 g
Red pepper, chopped – 1 pc.
Carrots – 2 pcs. large, cut into strips
Lime (squeezed) – 1 pc.
Сушеная несладкая кокосовая стружка — 2 st.l.
Green beans – 4 cups (250 ml each)
Cooking

In a large skillet, cook the ginger, garlic, and coconut oil for about 30-60 seconds.
Add coconut milk and curry paste.
Bring to a boil and then reduce heat.
Add fish, chopped red peppers, carrots. Cook for 4 minutes, turn the fish over and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
Remove the fish and vegetables from the pan and let the sauce simmer for 6-8 minutes until it thickens.
Pour the lime juice over the fish.
Sprinkle with dried coconut. Serve with green beans.