Description
Bang bang halibut emerges as a crowd-pleasing seafood dish with crispy texture and zesty sauce. Succulent halibut fillets get perfectly coated in a creamy, spicy dressing that delights diners seeking bold Pacific Northwest flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (454 g) halibut fillets (cut into 1-inch wide by ½-inch thick strips)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup fresh parsley (finely chopped)
- ¼ cup coconut oil (or preferred cooking oil)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tbsps sweet chili sauce
- 1 tbsp Sriracha sauce
Instructions
- Sauce Preparation: Whisk mayonnaise, honey, sweet chili sauce, and Sriracha in a mixing bowl until silky smooth. Refrigerate to intensify flavor profiles.
- Coating Setup: Create a two-stage breading station with whisked eggs and parsley-infused panko breadcrumbs, ensuring comprehensive coverage for each halibut strip.
- Breading Process: Thoroughly coat halibut strips in egg mixture, then meticulously press into herbed panko, guaranteeing a uniform, crisp exterior that will provide textural excitement.
- Cooking Technique: Heat coconut oil in a skillet over medium temperature, creating an optimal golden surface for transforming halibut into a crunchy, flavor-packed dish.
- Frying and Finishing: Carefully place breaded fish into the heated skillet, cooking each side until achieving a rich golden-brown color and ensuring the halibut reaches perfect doneness – approximately 4-5 minutes per side.
- Serving Presentation: Drain cooked halibut on paper towels to maintain crispness, then artfully plate with bang bang sauce drizzled generously or served in a companion dipping vessel for personalized enjoyment.
Notes
- Maintain Oil Temperature: Keep skillet heat at medium to prevent burning while ensuring even, golden-brown crust without overcooking delicate halibut.
- Pat Fish Dry: Remove excess moisture from halibut strips before breading to achieve maximum crispiness and prevent soggy coating.
- Choose Fresh Halibut: Select fresh, high-quality halibut for the most tender and flavorful results, preferably from a trusted seafood market.
- Adjust Sauce Spiciness: Modify Sriracha and sweet chili sauce quantities to personalize heat level, balancing flavors for individual taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 493
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 541 mg
- Fat: 31 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 186 mg