Cooking halibut: the beneficial properties of fish. Video
Halibut is one of the most delicious and healthy fish with very tender and fatty meat. Halibut inhabits on the days of the seas and is similar to flounder, only larger in size. There are practically no bones in it, which is very convenient when cooking.
Cooking halibut: beneficial properties of fish
First of all, halibut contains a large amount of omega-3 – this is a useful substance that prevents the formation of blood clots and arrhythmias, reduces the risk of developing inflammatory diseases and strengthens cell membranes.
Folic acid and other B vitamins, which are part of this fish, help prevent the development of atherosclerosis, reduce the level of homocysteine in the blood, a sulfur-containing amino acid. If too much of this amino acid accumulates in the body, it can lead to the destruction of the walls of the arteries, the formation of blood clots and even rupture of blood vessels. In addition, B vitamins prevent the development of diseases of the central nervous system, such as Alzheimer’s disease.
Magnesium contained in halibut prevents free radicals from entering the blood vessels and heart.
Halibut has another important detoxifying property provided by selenium, which also prevents the development of cancer.
There are approximately 100 calories in 140 grams of halibut meat.
To prepare stewed halibut, you will need: – 1 kilogram of fish; – 400 grams of onions; – 300 grams of carrots; – 2 teaspoons of tomato paste; – 2 teaspoons of lemon juice; – 1 teaspoon of salt; – 1 teaspoon of ground black pepper; – vegetable oil.
Cut the onion into thin half rings, peel and grate the carrots. In a preheated frying pan in vegetable oil, simmer the onion for 5-7 minutes, then add the carrots and simmer for about 10 minutes more. Cover the skillet with a lid and stir in the onions and carrots from time to time, being careful not to burn the vegetables. If you wish, you can add a small amount of water during the preparation of the dressing. At the final stage of cooking vegetables, add tomato paste and lemon juice to them, 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper, mix all the ingredients and simmer for about 1 minute more.
Optionally, you can add a couple of cloves of chopped garlic to this dressing, and replace the tomato paste with finely chopped fresh tomatoes
Cut the fish, cut off the head and cut it into several portions. Season with salt, sprinkle with lemon juice, pepper and leave for 10-15 minutes. Preheat oven to 200-220 degrees. Grease the bottom of the baking dish with vegetable oil, lay half of the prepared vegetable dressing in an even layer, put the pieces of fish on top, cover them with a layer of the second half of the vegetable dressing and pour in 100 milliliters of water. Cover the mold with foil and simmer for 30-40 minutes.
Using the same recipe, you can cook halibut not only in the oven, but also in a stewpan.
Serve the finished dish with a side dish, which is ideal for potatoes and rice, and always with fresh vegetables and herbs.