Spicy Dynamite Halibut Bites
Bite-size halibut is coated in a creamy lemon-mayonnaise sauce sharpened with chile-garlic sauce, soy sauce, and a touch of sesame oil. Thinly sliced mushrooms and onions add earthy flavor, while sesame seeds and green onions finish each serving with a fresh, nutty accent. This sushi-inspired dish makes a distinctive seafood entrée for a weeknight dinner or casual gathering.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Spicy Dynamite Halibut Bites, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 63 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 52
- Heart Health
- 88
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 72
- Inflammatory
- 79
- Performance
- 60
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 2
Set an oven rack into the center of the oven.
- 3
Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, then coat it with cooking spray.
- 4
Arrange the halibut pieces on the prepared baking sheet so that all the pieces are touching.
- 5
Mix the mayonnaise, lemon juice, chili garlic sauce, sugar, soy sauce, and sesame oil in a bowl; fold the mushrooms and onion into the mayonnaise mixture.
- 6
Spread the mushroom mixture over the halibut pieces.
- 7
Squeeze one lemon half over the mushroom mixture, then sprinkle with kosher salt.
- 8
Bake in the preheated oven until almost opaque, 15 to 20 minutes; remove the baking sheet from the oven.
- 9
Raise the oven rack with the baking sheet to the next-highest level; switch the oven to broil.
- 10
Continue cooking the fish under the broiler until the top is browned, about 10 minutes.
- 11
Squeeze the remaining lemon half evenly over the fish.
- 12
Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions.
- Calories 461.6 kcal High 23%
- Protein 31.82 g Good Source 64%
- Carbohydrate 21.04 g 8%
- Total Fat 28.87 g High 37%
- Saturated Fat 3.78 g Moderate 19%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 90.39 mg High 30%
- Sodium 377.06 mg Moderate 16%
- Dietary Fiber 7.87 g Good Source 28%
- Total Sugars 3.32 g --
- Added Sugars 0.37 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 53.55 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 6.12 mg Good Source 34%
- Potassium 960.08 mg Good Source 20%
- Vitamin A 42.45 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 9.9 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin D 0.37 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Fish 🐟
- Eggs 🥚
- Soy 🌱
- Gluten
- Sesame
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Spicy Dynamite Halibut Bites is made with 17 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 40 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Garlic Chili Paste, Green Onion, Halibut, and Lemon. Each serving provides about 461.6 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Spicy Dynamite Halibut Bites made of?
- The main ingredients are Garlic Chili Paste, Green Onion, Halibut, Lemon, Lemon Juice. The full list of 17 is above.
- How long does it take to make Spicy Dynamite Halibut Bites?
- About 40 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 461.6 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Spicy Dynamite Halibut Bites easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 17 ingredients and 12 steps.
- Is Spicy Dynamite Halibut Bites healthy?
- Spicy Dynamite Halibut Bites has an easyChef Pro health score of 54/100. Per serving, it provides 461.6 calories and 31.82 g of protein, or 64% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 377.06 mg (16% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.78 g (19% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Fish, Eggs, Soy, Gluten, Sesame, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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