Adding coconut to this green chutney makes it textured and spreadable for a sandwich. The coconut flavor is nutty and slightly sweet which perfectly balances out the spicy serrano and fresh cilantro.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 40 min |
| Active: | 40 min |
| Yield: | 4 servings |
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups fresh cilantro
- 1/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 serrano pepper, stemmed and seeded
- 1 1-inch piece ginger, cut into coins
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 teaspoons curry powder
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 1 1/2 limes)
- 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted, plus more as needed
- Kosher salt
- 4 skinless halibut fillets (5 to 6 ounces each; 1 to 1 1/2 inches thick)
- 4 soft rolls (such as Portuguese rolls), split
- 1 1/2 cups julienned or shredded carrots
- Sweet potato chips, for serving
Instructions
- Make the chutney: Combine 1 1/2 cups cilantro, the coconut, serrano, ginger, garlic, 1 teaspoon curry powder, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1/4 cup coconut oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 2 tablespoons water in a food processor. Pulse until smooth, scraping down the bowl as necessary. Pulse in 1 to 2 more tablespoons water if the chutney is too thick.
- Preheat a grill to medium high. In a small bowl, combine the remaining 1 tablespoon coconut oil and 1 teaspoon curry powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Rub all over the halibut fillets. Lightly oil the grill with coconut oil. Grill the halibut until well-marked and the fish flakes easily with a fork, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove to a plate. Grill the rolls until charred in spots, 30 seconds to 1 minute per side.
- Mix the carrots and remaining 1 tablespoon lime juice and 1/4 cup cilantro in a medium bowl. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- Spread the cilantro chutney on the cut sides of the rolls. (If the chutney is dry, mix in 1 to 2 more teaspoons coconut oil.) Fill the rolls with the carrot mixture and halibut. Serve with sweet potato chips.
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 550 |
| Total Fat | 29 grams |
| Saturated Fat | 20 grams |
| Cholesterol | 102 milligrams |
| Sodium | 920 milligrams |
| Carbohydrates | 31 grams |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 grams |
| Protein | 33 grams |
| Sugar | 6 grams |
Reviews
Made this without the bread and spread the chutney right on the fish at serving time. It was awesome! My wife, who isn’t usually a fan of fish, said this is one of the best meals she’s ever had!