Walnut-Crusted Halibut in Lemon Wine Sauce Recipe

walnut-crusted halibut in lemon wine sauce

How do you turn a mild fish like halibut into a masterpiece? This Walnut-Crusted Halibut does all the work for you, with the fish transformed, topped with a zesty Parmesan and walnut crust and served with a lemon, shallot and white wine sauce.

serves: 6

ingredients

• 6 (6-8oz) halibut fillets, skin removed
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Walnut Crust
• 1 1/2 cups panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tbsp melted butter
• 1 tbsp horseradish
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Lemon Wine Sauce
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp finely chopped shallots
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

directions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and coat with non-stick cooking spray.


2. Pat the fish dry with paper towel and season with salt and pepper. Place on prepared baking sheet 1/2 inch apart.


3. For the crust, in a medium bowl, combine panko, walnuts and Parmesan. Mix in melted butter, horseradish, Dijon mustard, parsley, dill and lemon zest to form a crumbly mixture. Divide panko mixture evenly atop fish and press gently to adhere. Drizzle 1 tbsp olive oil on top of fish. Bake until cooked through, 12-15 minutes.


4. For the sauce, in a medium saucepan, heat 1 tsp olive oil over medium heat. Add shallots and stir for 2 minutes, until slightly softened. Turn heat to high and add white wine and lemon juice. Boil until liquid is reduced, about 6-8 minutes. Reduce heat to low and stir in 2 tbsp butter until melted. Remove from heat and add fresh dill. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve over crusted halibut.

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“Fish, to taste right, must swim three times – in water, in butter and in wine.”

— polish proverb

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