Pistachio Crusted Halibut

5 from 1 vote

A delicious way to dress up your halibut! This flavorful pistachio coating is the perfect complement to a light flakey whitefish. Serve simply with a salad or sauteed vegetables for a filling and healthy meal.

Prep Time5

Cook Time14

Total Time19

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 306kcal

Author: Michelle Miller

Equipment

Sharp European Convection Oven

Ingredients

4 halibut fillets 6-8 ounces each
1/2 cup pistachios shelled, raw, unsalted
2 tablespoons Italian parsley chopped
lemon zest from 1 lemon
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Kosher salt
black pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350º F.
Add halibut filets to a shallow baking dish. Pat fish dry with paper towels, and lightly salt and pepper the fish.
Place the pistachios, olive oil, lemon zest, chopped parsley, dijon mustard, salt and pepper to a food processor bowl. Add parmesan cheese at this step also if using.
Process the pistachio mixture until the nuts are a coarse but uniform texture.
Top each filet with 1/4 of the pistachio topping. Lightly press the coating down onto the fish to help it stay on.
Bake the halibut for 13-15 minutes, until the fish easily flakes when pressed with a fork. The coating will be toasted and lightly browned.
Halibut is delicious served medium, which is an internal temperature of 135º F. The FDA recommends an internal temperature of 145º F. Use a meat thermometer to ensure doneness if you are new to cooking fish and concerned about its safety.

Video

This simple but impressive Pistachio Crusted Halibut is perfect for a special family dinner. The topping takes minutes to prep in a food processor, and the flakey white fish bakes to perfection in about 15 minutes. This is the perfect meal for spring and summer along with a simple salad or some roasted vegetables.

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