Roasted Halibut with Walnut Crust
Need Head to the store and pick up lemon wedges, basil, walnuts, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the walnuts you could follow this main course with the Pistachio Cake with Walnuts as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes.
Instructions
Preheat oven to 450°F. Spray rimmed baking sheet with nonstick spray.
Mix walnuts, panko, and all herbs in small bowl; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Brush each fish fillet with 1 tablespoon melted butter; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Place fish on prepared baking sheet.
Sprinkle panko-herb mixture atop fish, dividing equally and pressing to adhere. Roast fish until just opaque in center, about 8 minutes. If crisper topping desired, preheat broiler and broil fish about 1 minute, watching carefully to prevent burning.
Transfer fish to plates; garnish with lemon wedges.
*Available in the Asian foods section of some supermarkets and at Asian markets.
Recommended wine: Pinot Grigio, Gruener Veltliner, Pinot Noir
Halibut on the menu? Try pairing with Pinot Grigio, Gruener Veltliner, and Pinot Noir. Fish is as diverse as wine, so it's hard to pick wines that go with every fish. A crisp white wine, such as a pinot grigio or Grüner Veltliner, will suit any delicately flavored white fish. Meaty, strongly flavored fish such as salmon and tuna can even handle a light red wine, such as a pinot noir. You could try Mark West Pinot Grigio. Reviewers quite like it with a 4.5 out of 5 star rating and a price of about 13 dollars per bottle.
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Mark West Pinot Grigio
Crisp and clean, this wine features honeydew, stone fruit, and citrus with a subtle, clean, lingering finish.Try pairing with good old fish and chips, summer salads, and steamed clams by the dozen...or dozens.