How to make Cajun Halibut with Sprouted Quinoa and Watercress
Spiced with cajun, this halibut and watercress recipe is one that you'll be making over and over!
Servings: 2
Calories: 548kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup sprouted quinoa
- 1 cup water
- 1 lb halibut
- ½ cup watercress
- 2 cherry tomatoes, sliced
Halibut Spice Rub:
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ⅛ tsp black pepper
- ⅛ tsp onion powder
- 1 pinch cayenne
- ¼ tsp thyme, dried
- ¼ tsp oregano, dried
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
For the dressing:
- 1 Tbsp mayonnaise
- ½ tsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Quinoa: In a small pot add the sprouted quinoa and water. Cover and cook on low heat for 15 minutes, then fluff with a fork.½ cup sprouted quinoa, 1 cup water
- Halibut: Combine spices in a small bowl. Rub on halibut both sides. In a skillet heat up olive oil and add in the halibut. Fry each side for 5 minutes.1 lb halibut, ½ tsp salt, ½ tsp paprika, ½ tsp garlic powder, ⅛ tsp black pepper, ⅛ tsp onion powder, 1 pinch cayenne, ¼ tsp thyme,, 2 Tbsp olive oil, ¼ tsp oregano,
- Dressing: Whisk together mayonnaise, maple syrup, and apple cider vinegar.1 Tbsp mayonnaise, ½ tsp maple syrup, 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- Arrange quinoa, halibut, and watercress with the tomatoes on a plate. Drizzle dressing on top of halibut and enjoy!½ cup watercress, 2 cherry tomatoes,
Notes
Make the quinoa ahead of time, and heat it up when ready to serve with the Cajun spiced Halibut.
Nutrition
Calories: 548kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 114mg | Sodium: 795mg | Potassium: 1318mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 593IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 3mg