Halibut in Spicy Coconut Soup with Fried Taro Chips

May 18, 2023May 18, 20230 14
Delicious Halibut in Spicy Coconut Soup with Fried Taro Chips
in Seafood

Prep

20 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

70 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1 taro , peeled and cut into large chunks
1/2 cup vegetable oil , or as needed , divided
4 bone-in halibut steaks
1 head green cabbage , quartered
4 small tomatoes , chopped
1 large onion , chopped
1 green chile pepper , finely chopped , or more to taste
2 cans coconut milk
2 1/2 cups water
sea salt to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
510
Sugar
6g
Fat
30g
Halibut in Spicy Coconut Soup with Fried Taro Chips is a flavorful and healthy seafood dish that is a great option for a filling dinner. The combination of a spicy coconut broth with baked halibut steaks provides a delicious source of protein, while the taro chips add a perfect crunchy texture to the dish. This recipe also incorporates vegetables like cabbage and tomatoes, making it a balanced meal that is high in nutrients.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2.Place taro chunks in a pot and cover with water; bring to a boil.
3.Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until taro is tender, about 15 minutes; drain.
4.Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Cook taro in the hot oil until golden brown, about 5 minutes; transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
5.Season halibut steaks with salt.
6.Arrange cabbage wedges in a baking dish. Place halibut steaks on top of cabbage and sprinkle tomatoes and onion over halibut.
7.Mix coconut milk, water, cilantro, and chile pepper together in a bowl. Pour mixture over halibut, tomatoes, and onion in the baking dish.
8.Bake in the preheated oven until halibut is opaque and easily flaked with a fork, about 35 minutes.
9.Serve with fried taro chips on top of soup.

PROS

This recipe provides a healthy serving of protein from the halibut and also incorporates nutrient-rich vegetables like cabbage and tomatoes.

The spicy coconut broth adds a flavorful kick to the dish.

CONS

Frying the taro chips in vegetable oil adds extra calories to the dish.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Halibut is a lean protein source that is rich in omega-3 fatty acids. These healthy fats have been linked to reducing inflammation and improving heart health.
Cabbage is a low-calorie vegetable that is high in fiber and important vitamins and minerals like vitamin C and vitamin K.
Tomatoes are low in calories and high in antioxidants like lycopene, which has been linked to fighting cancer and supporting heart health.
Coconut milk is a good source of healthy fats and has antimicrobial properties that may support gut and immune health.

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