Halibut Parcels in Lettuce

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 3
Halibut Parcels in Lettuce recipe for a healthy meal
in Seafood

Prep

40 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

1h

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

16 lettuce leaves , Cos lettuce is you can get it
300 g prawns , raw
8 spring onions
1 tablespoon sweet paprika
8 halibut , pieces
12 baby carrots
12 baby fennel
12 baby leeks
12 shallots
500 ml chicken stock
150 ml white wine
1 tablespoon cornflour
3 eggs , separated
2 lemons , juice of
salt
pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
225
Sugar
5g
Fat
7g
Halibut Parcels in Lettuce are a healthy and delicious way to enjoy fresh fish and vegetables. The halibut is wrapped in lettuce leaves and baked with blanched vegetables and shallots, making for a light and satisfying meal. The dish also features a lemon foam made from egg whites and lemon juice, which adds a creamy and tangy element to the dish. Halibut is a great source of lean protein, while the vegetables provide a range of vitamins and minerals. This is a perfect meal for anyone looking to eat healthily without sacrificing taste and flavor.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 180°C.
2.Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil. Blanch the baby carrots, fennel and leeks until just tender, then refresh in iced water and drain well.
3.Puree the prawns and spring onions in a food processor, then place in a bowl with the paprika, cornflour, egg yolks, half the lemon juice and salt and pepper. Mix well.
4.Lightly oil 8 large pieces of baking paper. Place two lettuce leaves on each, then top with one piece of halibut. Top fish with the prawn mixture, then top with another lettuce leaf. Arrange some blanched vegetables and a shallot on top. Drizzle some of the chicken stock and white wine over, then gather up the paper and tie with kitchen string to make a parcel. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
5.Place the parcels in a roasting pan and bake in the oven for 20 minutes.
6.Whisk remaining egg whites until stiff peaks form, then fold in the remaining lemon juice. Serve parcels with a dollop of lemon foam. Enjoy!

PROS

Healthy and satisfying, Halibut Parcels in Lettuce are a light and delicious way to enjoy fresh fish and vegetables.

The dish is low in calories and high in protein, making it a great option for those looking to lose weight or build muscle.

CONS

The preparation may take some time, as there are many ingredients to blanch and prepare.
The dish also requires a fair amount of wrapping and tying to ensure the parcels stay together in the oven.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Halibut is a great source of omega-3 fatty acids, which have been linked to reducing inflammation and improving heart health.
Incorporating more fish and vegetables into your diet can also improve immune function and reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as cancer, diabetes and heart disease.

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