Roasted Halibut with Parmesan-Herb Crust

Prep Time: 15 min(s)
Cook Time: 15 min(s)
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Beginner
Ethnicity: American
Tools:
9 x 9-inch pan
cutting board
food processor
large chef's knife
measuring cups
measuring spoons
medium mixing bowl
Microplane
sheet pan/jelly roll
spatula/turner
wire rack with tray (seasoning, cooling, resting)

Ingredients:

1/2 cup(s) pine nuts

3/4 cup(s) panko bread crumbs

1/4 cup(s) Parmesan cheese (shredded)

2 tablespoon(s) basil - finely chopped

2 tablespoon(s) chives - finely chopped

2 tablespoon(s) parsley (Italian) - finely chopped

1 tablespoon(s) lemon zest - on the microplane

1 teaspoon(s) red chile flakes - ground

4 halibut - 6 oz. fillets

1/4 cup(s) olive oil

1 pinch salt and pepper - to season the fish

Steps:

-Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.

-Place the pine nuts into the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until the size of the bread crumbs.

-Add the bread crumbs and the parmesan to the processor. Pulse until it is all finely ground.

-Add the herbs, zest and chile flakes. Pulse for a second to mix well.

-Rub the halibut fillets all over with the olive oil. Place them on the seasoning rack and let the excess oil drip off. Season with salt and pepper.

-Place the the breading in a shallow dish. Turn the halibut through the bread crumb mixture to coat on all sides.

-Grease or spray a sheet pan and place the halibut with space in between the fillets.

-Bake for approximately 8 minutes. Check for doneness.

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