Pan-fried Halibut with smoky Harissa Chickpeas

The Health Boost share this delicious Summer recipe.

INGREDIENTS

Serves 4

1 onion, sliced

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp smoked paprika

2 tbsp smoked chilli harissa paste (Belazu)

2 x 570g jars chickpeas (Bold Bean Co)

1 tin full fat coconut milk

100g chard, chopped finely

4 halibut fillets

1 tbsp olive oil small knob of butter

1 lemon

METHOD

  • Heat a large pan over medium heat, add 1 tbsp olive oil and once it’s hot add the onion. Cook for 8 mins.
  • Add the paprika and harissa and mix and cook for a minute.
  • Add the undrained chickpeas and the coconut milk and mix really well. Cook again for 5 minutes.
  • Add the chard and simmer for 8-10 minutes.
  • While the harissa chickpeas are simmering pan fry the halibut.
  • Heat the remaining oil and butter in a pan. Pat the halibut with a paper towel and season with a little pepper.
  • Place the halibut in the hot oil skin side up without touching until golden, around 4 minutes.
  • Carefully flip the halibut and continue cooking for another 5 minutes.
  • Remove from the hot oil.
  • Place the harissa chickpeas in a bowl and top with the halibut.
  • Add a squeeze of lemon to each bowl and serve.

Annabel Evans
Author: Annabel Evans