Crispy halibut fillets coated in a light cornstarch crust and topped with a spicy, creamy alcohol-free sauce. This fusion dish balances sweet, tangy, and crunchy textures for a restaurant-quality seafood meal.
1.5 lbs halibut fillets, cut into 2-inch chunks
1 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup mayonnaise (full-fat)
1/3 cup Thai sweet chili sauce (alcohol-free)
2 tbsp sriracha
Vegetable oil for frying (neutral, high smoke point)
2 tbsp green onions, finely sliced
Pat halibut dry and slice into bite-sized cubes
Whisk mayonnaise, alcohol-free Thai sweet chili sauce, and sriracha
Heat oil to 350°F in a heavy-bottomed pan
Coat halibut chunks in cornstarch and fry until golden (about 2-3 mins per side)
Drizzle finished fish with the spicy mayonnaise sauce and garnish with green onions
Use a neutral oil like canola or sunflower
Adjust sriracha quantity to control spice level
Serve immediately for best texture
Freeze uncooked coated fish up to 1 month
Find it online: https://www.blinkitchen.com/bang-bang-halibut/