Mushroom Free Coconut Crusted Halibut
Flaky halibut gets a serious upgrade here, coated in a golden crust of unsweetened shredded coconut and cassava flour that crisps up beautifully in coconut oil. A quick seasoning blend of turmeric and ginger gives the fish a warm, aromatic depth before it even hits the pan, while coconut aminos and fresh lemon juice act as the binder that makes every bit of that crust cling perfectly. The result is a dish that looks and tastes genuinely impressive — crispy on the outside, tender and opaque all the way through. For anyone navigating a fungi-free diet, this recipe is naturally in the clear: every ingredient is straightforward, with no sauces, broths, or seasoning blends that typically sneak in dried mushroom powder or extract. The whole process comes together in one skillet, which means less cleanup and more time enjoying a restaurant-worthy plate at home. Finish with a squeeze of lemon and a scatter of fresh parsley, and you've got a dinner that's as bright and clean-tasting as it looks.
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4 servings
- 4 halibut fillets (about 6 oz each), skin removed
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- 3 tbsp coconut oil
For the crust
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 2 tbsp cassava flour
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
For the binder
- 3 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
For serving
- lemon wedges, for serving
- fresh parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Pat the halibut fillets completely dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, combine the salt, ground ginger, and ground turmeric, then sprinkle the mixture evenly over both sides of each fillet.
- 2
In a shallow dish, stir together the shredded coconut, cassava flour, parsley, dried thyme, and the 1/4 tsp salt until evenly combined.
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