Pecan Free Coconut Crusted Halibut
Flaky halibut gets a serious upgrade here, wrapped in a golden crust of unsweetened shredded coconut and cassava flour that crisps up beautifully in the pan. The seasoning blend of ground ginger and turmeric gives the fish a warm, subtly exotic depth before it even hits the skillet, and coconut aminos with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice act as the binder, adding a savory-bright note that ties everything together. For anyone navigating tree nut allergies or sensitivities, this recipe is a genuinely satisfying find — the crust delivers that satisfying crunch and richness you'd expect from a coated fish dish, all without a single nut in sight. Every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to source, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden cross-contact from nut-heavy coatings. The key to nailing it is patience — letting the crust cook undisturbed until it releases cleanly from the pan means you get that deep, even golden color on both sides. Finish with a squeeze of lemon and a scatter of fresh parsley, and you've got a dinner that looks and tastes like something from a proper restaurant kitchen.
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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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