Yeast Free Coconut Crusted Halibut
Flaky, golden halibut wrapped in a toasted coconut crust is the kind of weeknight dinner that looks far more impressive than the effort it takes. The crust is built from unsweetened shredded coconut and cassava flour, seasoned with thyme, parsley, ginger, and turmeric — no breadcrumbs, no wheat, and absolutely nothing fermented in sight. Coconut aminos and fresh lemon juice act as the binder, giving every fillet a subtle savory tang before it hits the pan. Cooking on a yeast-free plan can feel limiting when it comes to satisfying, textured meals, but this one delivers serious crunch without relying on any of the usual suspects. The coconut oil in the skillet helps the crust turn a deep, even gold while keeping the fish inside moist and perfectly flaky. A squeeze of lemon at the table brightens everything up and makes it feel like a restaurant plate. It's clean, vibrant, and genuinely craveable.
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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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