Halibut with Peanut Cilantro Butter
Servings
2Serving size
4 ounce halibut filet with butterThis recipe can be easily multiplied. The herbed butter keeps well and can be used in multiple ways.
Serve with Coconut Brown Rice or Coconut Rice or Coconut Rice – Low Sodium Version or Low Sodium Plain Mashed Potatoes or Plain Mashed Potatoes
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Serve with Bok Choy Slaw or Grilled Bok Choy or Thai Cucumber Salad
Ingredients
| 1 Tbsp. Unsalted butter |
| 1 Tbsp. Peanut butter, no salt added (fresh ground is best) |
| 2 Tbsp. Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw (minced) |
| 1/4 tsp. Rice Vinegar |
| 1 Tbsp. Low sodium soy sauce (or gluten-free tamari sauce) |
| 2 tsp. Olive oil |
| 8 ounces Fresh halibut (2 4-ounce filets) |
| 1 to taste Black pepper |
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425°F. Place a large skillet in the oven.
When the oven is hot lightly spray the pan with oil. Season the halibut with the pepper if you wish and place the filets in the pan.
Return the pan to the oven and cook for about 5 minutes and then turn.
Cook for another 7 to 10 minutes and serve, topped with 1/2 of the cilantro butter for each filet.
Serve this recipe with one of these starch side dishes.
Coconut Brown Rice
Shake the can of coconut milk very well before opening. (Tip: a can of coconut milk will contain about 1 1/2 cups of coconut milk. Separate the remaining two 1/2 cups of coconut milk into two small ziplock bags and freeze for a later use.) In a medium sauce pan,…
Coconut Rice
Prior to opening the can of coconut milk, shake very well. In a medium sauce pain, heat the coconut milk, water and salt. When the liquid boils, stir in the jasmine rice. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, partially covered, for 20-30 minutes. Do not boil away all of the…
Coconut Rice – Low Sodium Version
Prior to opening the can of coconut milk, shake very well. In a medium sauce pain, heat the coconut milk, water and salt. When the liquid boils, stir in the jasmine rice. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, partially covered, for 20-30 minutes. Do not boil away all of the…
Low Sodium Plain Mashed Potatoes
Place the water in a large stock pot over high heat. Quarter the potatoes and add to the stock pot. Cover with water by about an inch. Bring to boil and then reduce heat until the water is simmering. Cook the potatoes about 15 – 20 minutes until slightly soft…
Plain Mashed Potatoes
Place the water in a large stock pot over high heat. Quarter the potatoes and add to the stock pot. Cover with water by about an inch. Bring to boil and then reduce heat until the water is simmering. Cook the potatoes about 15 – 20 minutes until slightly soft…
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Serve this recipe with one of these vegetable side dishes.
Bok Choy Slaw
Place the bok choy, basil, sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sugar and pepper in a stainless or glass mixing bowl. Toss well and chill.
Grilled Bok Choy
Slice the bok choy lengthwise in half. Mix together the hoisin, soy sauce, and maple syrup until smooth. Heat a griddle over high heat. When hot, add the sesame oil and then the bok choy, cut side down. Cook for about two minutes. Adjust the heat so the bok choy…
Thai Cucumber Salad
Combine the rice vinegar, lime zest, Tabasco Z-sweet, red onion, cucumber slices, and cilantro leaves in a glass or stainless steel bowl. You can add the peanuts now and let them marinate. They will be slightly chewy, but I prefer to sprinkle them over the top of the salad right…
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Lactose
This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.
Recipe Notes
This is a quick and easy butter with an Asian twist. The combination of the peanut flavor with soy and cilantro is fresh and bright and goes well with almost any white fish. The sauce is perfect combined with the jasmine rice.