Almond crusted spicy halibut with baked and air fryer halibut instructions
Pair this spicy halibut recipe with couscous, asparagus, and a glass of pinot grigio for a date night meal! You will not be disappointed.
Flaky whitefish is one of my favorites and halibut never disappoints.
- Ingredients
- Preparation and Instructions
- Air fried halibut
- Pair it with
- Top Tips
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This spicy halibut with lemon is a recipe I make for my husband often and is also one of the first recipes I shared on my blog. “Wine Down Wednesdays” were a thing back before we had kids and I would love to create meals that paired well with a wine I would pick up from the grocery store.
Ingredients
- sustainable halibut fish filets
- oil
- black pepper
- lemon garlic butter (recipe below)
- almond flour
- salt
- red crushed pepper
- smoked paprika
Lemon Butter Ingredients
- fresh lemon zest
- lemon juice
- fresh parsley
- butter
- oil
- salt together
Preparation and Instructions
Make the garlic butter by combining the ingredients
Wash and pat the halibut fish dry.
Sprinkle black pepper and drizzle oil on the skin.
Grab a clean piece of parchment paper and lay it on a counter.
Place the fish skin side down and then sprinkle with spices.
Prep the area by having your garlic butter and almond flour ready.
Spread the garlic butter on the halibut.
Sprinkle with almond flour.
Bake in the oven at 425 degrees for about 7-10 minutes and then high broil if you prefer a crisp top later.
Air fried halibut
I air fry halibut in my Breville Smart Oven air fryer . The fish comes out delicious! I cook halibut in an air fryer for about 12 minutes at 400 degrees. This helps get the butter and crust a bit crispy and the inside remains flaky. Give air fryer halibut a try!
Pair it with
I enjoy halibut with couscous and a vegetable like asparagus, Brussels sprouts , or green beans. Plus a generous squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
Top Tips
- Prevent over or under cooking- Halibut is a fish that can be ruined easily if it is under/overcooked or not seasoned well. For that reason, I recommend using the instructions and measurements listed.
- Where to buy halibut? Sustainable halibut can be purchased at local health food stores. Whole Foods sells halibut in the seafood department.
📖 Recipe
Almond Crusted Lemon Halibut
Ingredients1x2x3x
Halibut Fish
- ▢ 2 filets halibut
- ▢ 6 tablespoon almond flour mixed with salt and crushed red pepper
- ▢ smoked paprika
- ▢ salt
- ▢ black pepper
- ▢ oil
Lemon Butter
- ▢ 3 tablespoon butter
- ▢ 1 tablespoon garlic, fresh and grated
- ▢ pinch lemon zest
- ▢ 1 tablespoon parsley, fresh preferred
- ▢ 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Sides
- ▢ 2 servings couscous/rice
- ▢ 2 servings roasted asparagus (cooked al dente)
Instructions
LEMON BUTTER
- Blend or combine the lemon juice, lemon zest, butter, garlic, and parsley together. Add crushed red chili flakes for spice if preferred.
- Set it aside to top the halibut later.
HALIBUT
- Lay a clean parchment paper on top of a roasting pan.
- Wash and dry the halibut filets and place them on the clean parchment paper.
- Add salt, pepper, paprika, and oil to the skin side of the halibut. Flip over and do the same.
- Generously slather the lemon butter mixture onto each filet (not the skin side)
- Top the lemon butter with almond flour mixture and gently pat it down to allow the almond flour to stick to the butter.
- There is no need to cover the halibut with a lid or foil paper. Bake in an open oven.
Oven Baked Halibut
- Place the halibut filets into a 425 degree oven for 7 minutes. If you are not using parchment paper, then I recommend a roasting pan like THIS one.
- Keep a careful look on the fish when switching to the next step
- Change the oven temperature to BROIL and broil for about 3-5 minutes. You can add an additional 2 minutes if you want the top layer to be extra brown, but I don’t recommend cooking over this time frame.
- Enjoy with couscous, rice, and roasted asparagus for a complete meal
Air Fried Halibut
- Place the halibut into the air fryer that is heated to 400 degrees for about 12 minnutes (no parchment paper needed).
- Remove from the air fryer and let it rest for 2 minutes before serving with couscous, rice, and roasted vegetables.
Almond Crusted Lemon Halibut
Ingredients
Halibut Fish
- 2 filets halibut
- 6 tablespoon almond flour mixed with salt and crushed red pepper
- smoked paprika
- salt
- black pepper
- oil
Lemon Butter
- 3 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon garlic, fresh and grated
- pinch lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon parsley, fresh preferred
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Sides
- 2 servings couscous/rice
- 2 servings roasted asparagus (cooked al dente)
Instructions
LEMON BUTTER
- Blend or combine the lemon juice, lemon zest, butter, garlic, and parsley together. Add crushed red chili flakes for spice if preferred.
- Set it aside to top the halibut later.
HALIBUT
- Lay a clean parchment paper on top of a roasting pan.
- Wash and dry the halibut filets and place them on the clean parchment paper.
- Add salt, pepper, paprika, and oil to the skin side of the halibut. Flip over and do the same.
- Generously slather the lemon butter mixture onto each filet (not the skin side)
- Top the lemon butter with almond flour mixture and gently pat it down to allow the almond flour to stick to the butter.
- There is no need to cover the halibut with a lid or foil paper. Bake in an open oven.
Oven Baked Halibut
- Place the halibut filets into a 425 degree oven for 7 minutes. If you are not using parchment paper, then I recommend a roasting pan like THIS one.
- Keep a careful look on the fish when switching to the next step
- Change the oven temperature to BROIL and broil for about 3-5 minutes. You can add an additional 2 minutes if you want the top layer to be extra brown, but I don’t recommend cooking over this time frame.
- Enjoy with couscous, rice, and roasted asparagus for a complete meal
Air Fried Halibut
- Place the halibut into the air fryer that is heated to 400 degrees for about 12 minnutes (no parchment paper needed).
- Remove from the air fryer and let it rest for 2 minutes before serving with couscous, rice, and roasted vegetables.
Recipe Courtesy of The Curry Mommy
How to sprout and cook sprouted mung beans recipe , the desi way.
This is my 2-day method to sprout mung beans and then cook them into a delicious meal within minutes. I am going to show you how easy it is to sprout dry mung beans using a salad spinner and cook them in a pressure cooker with Indian spices.
Here’s the truth - Mung Beans are delicious, easy to sprout, and healthy to eat. What’s not to love? Pair the recipe with a salad using my delicious Restaurant Style Homemade Buttermilk Ranch dressing or wrap it in an avocado roti for an authentic Gujarati meal.
- Ingredients and Equipment to Sprout
- How to sprout mung beans in a salad spinner (see video)
- How to sprout mung beans in a jar
- How to sprout beans faster
- Ingredients for Indian Mung Beans Recipe
- Substitutions
- Instructions
- Variations
- Expert Tips
- Recipe FAQ
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Alternative Names - mung beans are also known as moong beans or green gram and are often used in Asian dishes. In South Asia, they are often eaten whole or sprouted with small white sprouts whereas in East Asia they are grown a bit longer. Both varieties can be made into delicious meals that range in varieties including stir-fries, soups, and salads. I love them all, but I would love to know what your favorite is.
Ingredients and Equipment to Sprout
- salad spinner (or a method to sprout)
- water
- cloth
- mung beans
How to sprout mung beans in a salad spinner(see video)
I use a salad spinner like this Oxo Salad Spinner to sprout mung beans . If you do not have a salad spinner, then a colander with a bowl and lid works well too. I purchased one at a Vietnamese store and it is very similar to a salad spinner without the spin.
- Wash your mung beans with cool water
- Soak the mung beans in cool water, inside your salad spinner bowl, for at least 10-24 hours.
- Drain the water and wash again.
- Place the mung beans in the inner basket of the salad spinner (where you would put the leafy greens).
- Cover the lid and set it in a dark place where no sunlight hits.
- Forget about it for 12-18 hours
- Remove the beans and wash them with hot water.
- They are ready to use or refrigerate/freeze for future use.
How to sprout mung beans in a jar
- Wash your mung beans with cool water
- Soak the mung beans in cool water inside the jar for at least 10-24 hours.
- Drain the water and wash again.
- Place the mung beans back in the jar and then slightly cover the jar letting just a small stream of airflow in.
- Put the jar in a dark space for about 12-18 hours.
- Remove the beans and wash them with hot water.
- They are ready to use or refrigerate/freeze for future use.
How to sprout beans faster
Use an Instant Pot! Try this method to sprout mung beans in an Instant Pot. My method on how to sprout mung beans in an Instant Pot takes about 24 hours from start to finish!
- Soak the mung beans for at least 8 hours in warm water.
- Drain the water and wrap the mung beans in a muslin, cheese, or a thin dupatta type of cloth.
- Place the tightly wrapped cloth of mung beans in the Instant Pot
- Set the Instant Pot to Yogurt mode for 12 hours.
- The sprouted mung beans are ready to use after a quick rinse in hot water.
If you want to find more vegetarian-friendly recipes that are quick and easy to make, then give my mushroom pasta or eggplant with sweet potato a try!
Ingredients for Indian Mung Beans Recipe
- sprouted mung beans - either store-bought or using the method described below. Can be substituted for sprouted moth beans or lentils.
- turmeric , fresh or powder is suitable for this recipe
- asafoetida (hing) - just a pinch of this ingredient adds a lot of flavor to Indian recipes. It can be purchased at Indian Grocery Stores or online.
See the recipe card for additional ingredients and quantities
Substitutions
- Mung Beans - Use moth beans, adzuki beans, or lentils instead
- Turmeric - Can use turmeric powder instead of fresh turmeric
- Mustard Seeds - Eliminate completely if you do not have these.
- Asafaetido - Skip this ingredient if you do not have it.
Instructions
They take minutes to make in an Instant Pot. Here is how…
- Heat Instant Pot on saute mode and add oil to the inner pot. Add mustard seeds to the pot. Wait and allow them to sizzle.
- Add asafoetida (hing) to the pot after the mustard seeds have sizzled and popped.
Immediately add the sprouted and washed mung beans.
Add salt and a little bit of water to the pot. This will allow it to reach a steaming status when it starts to cook.
If available, add freshly grated turmeric to the sprouted mung beans. If you do not have fresh turmeric, then turmeric powder will also work for this Indian bean dish.
Add a blend of finely minced fresh green chili peppers and garlic.
Cover with a lid and cook for 2 minutes. Be sure to seal the vent so no air is leaked during the cooking process.
Once the timer beeps. Release the air of the Instant Pot and immediately open the lid. Enjoy hot!
Try not to overcook the beans. It will result in an al dente texture that tastes perfect!
Variations
- Spicy- Add chopped chilies on top
- Kid-Friendly- eliminate the chili peppers completely.
- Soup- Add more water to give it a soup consistency and enjoy as is.
Expert Tips
- Try not to overcook the sprouted mung beans unless you are making a soup.
- Use a traditional pressure cooker with only 2 whistles max
- Top the end dish with fresh chili peppers, chopped onion, oil, and lemon juice.
Yes! It can be done in under 2 days from start to finish, but the longer the better. They are actually easy to digest if sprouted and cleaner if sprouted at home under your own supervision.
Digestion! For years, I was not able to tolerate lentils and legumes. Even sprouted variations were hurting my stomach. I’ve learned to sprout every bean I use in my kitchen and soak it for longer periods of time. The benefit of having a less achy stomach is worth the time.
If sprouted with care, yes. My advice is to rinse sprouted beans with hot water. This was a practice my ancestors practiced and is not recommended by health specialists as well. The hot water rinse aids in killing bacteria such as salmonella.
Yes! They need to be boiled for a few minutes at the very least before consumption.
📖 Recipe
How to Sprout Beans and Cook Sprouted Mung Beans
Equipment
- ▢ 1 Pressure Cooker
- ▢ 1 spatula to mix
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 4 cups sprouted mung beans
- ▢ 1 tablespoon fresh grated garlic
- ▢ ½ teaspoon mustard seeds
- ▢ ½ teaspoon turmeric, fresh or powder
- ▢ 2 cups water
- ▢ pinch asafaetido, hing
- ▢ fresh grated green chili, I use 3 thai chili peppers
- ▢ salt
- ▢ oil (I use extra light olive oil)
Instructions
TRADITIONAL PRESSURE COOKER
- Heat oil in a pressure cooker and add mustard seeds. Once they pop add the hing and sprouted mung beans.
- Add water, garlic, green chili, and salt. The amount of water you add depends on the consistency you choose. I add 2 cups of water for 4 cups of sprouted beans.
- Once the pot heats up and ingredients are boiling, close the lid. Allow two whistles to blow and turn off the heat. Let the pressure cooker cool down for 2-3 minutes then release its steam and open the pressure cooker.
- Stir gently. Top with oil, lemon, finely chopped onions, and finely chopped chili peppers.
INSTANT POT INSTRUCTIONS
- Heat oil in a pressure cooker and add mustard seeds. Once they pop add the hing and sprouted mung beans.
- Add water, garlic, green chili, and salt. The amount of water you add depends on the consistency you choose. I recommend at least 2 cups for 4 cups of sprouted mung beans.
- Close the lid and set to manual 2 minutes, high pressure, and vent closed. Open immediately by releasing the pressure. I usually place a towel over the vent so the steam doesn’t give me a facial.
- Stir gently and enjoy!
- I like to top the beans with oil, lemon juice, finely chopped onions, and finely chopped chili peppers.
HOW TO SPROUT MUNG BEANS
- Wash and soak dried mung beans in a bowl for 10-24 hours in cold water.
- Drain the water and rinse the beans.
- Place the beans in a salad spinner or wrap in a soft kitchen towel. Place in a warm area for about 12-18 hours.
- Remove the beans and wash them in hot water before consuming.
