Almond-Crusted Halibut
Almond-Crusted Halibut
Cooking fish at home can be a welcome alternative for those who are stuck in a chicken and pasta rut (ahem, me, ahem...), and it's not as scary as it seems. This recipe is inspired by a delicious dish my dad makes back home in California. The almonds add a crunchy, nutty flavor to the flaky halibut and the addition of a little honey mustard gives an unexpected hint of sweetness. I served it alongside simply grilled asparagus and wild rice, but feel free to pair it with whatever you're craving that day.
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Servings
2
servings
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds, chopped finely
- 1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
- salt and fresh black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- chile flakes, to taste
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon honey mustard
- 1 pound halibut fillet
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 tablespoon butter
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- In a small bowl, combine the almonds, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, herbs, and chile flakes. Mix together to combine. Spread the mixture evenly on a plate.
- In another bowl, whisk the egg. Add the honey mustard and whisk again to combine.
- Dip the halibut in the egg mixture and coat both sides of the fillet. Then, evenly coat the fillet with the breadcrumb and almond mixture.
- Heat the olive oil and butter in a cast-iron pan or other oven-safe frying pan. Brown one side of the fish over medium heat for about 2 minutes. Flip the fillet and place the pan in the oven. Cook for 8-10 minutes, checking at regular intervals after 5 minutes to make sure the fish doesn't dry out.
- Remove from oven and serve immediately.