Pistachio crusted halibut is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special meal. The mild flavor of the halibut is perfectly complemented by the nutty flavor of the pistachios, and the spicy yogurt sauce adds a touch of heat and tang. This dish is sure to impress your guests, and it is surprisingly easy to make.
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PISTACHIO-CRUSTED HALIBUT WITH SPICY YOGURT
From Gourmet Magazine and posted for ZWT #6. After he went on the Blue Voyage, Boston chef Chris Schlesinger came up with the idea for this recipe, which brings together many of the characteristic flavors of Turkey's Mediterranean coast. Halibut works best, but you can use any mild, firm-fleshed white fish.
Provided by CaliforniaJan
Categories Halibut
Time 55m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- 1Put fish in a shallow baking dish, pour milk over it, and chill, covered, turning over once, 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, stir together pistachios and cornmeal in a shallow bowl.
- Remove fish from milk, letting excess drip off. Transfer to a plate and sprinkle all over with salt and pepper, then dredge lightly in cornmeal-pistachio mixture. Transfer to a clean plate as coated.
- Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté fish, turning over once, until golden and just cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes total.
- While fish cooks, stir together all ingredients for spicy yogurt.
- Serve fish with spicy yogurt on the side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 728.1, Fat 31.8, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 144.4, Sodium 1044, Carbohydrate 15.5, Fiber 2, Sugar 7.7, Protein 92
PISTACHIO-CRUSTED HALIBUT WITH ROASTED BROCCOLINI
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place a rimmed baking sheet in the center of the oven and preheat to 450˚ F. Grate the lemon zest and set aside. Cut the lemon into 4 wedges and add to a large bowl along with the broccolini, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the red pepper flakes. Toss to coat. Spread on the hot baking sheet and roast until crisp-tender and charred, flipping halfway through, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, pulse the pistachios in a food processor until finely chopped. Add the reserved lemon zest, panko, za'atar and 1/2 teaspoon salt; pulse to combine. Transfer to a shallow bowl. Press the halibut fillets in the pistachio mixture, turning to fully coat all sides.
- Heat the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add the halibut and cook, turning once, until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side.
- Season the halibut with salt and divide among plates. Serve with the roasted broccolini and lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 460, Fat 24 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 85 milligrams, Sodium 782 milligrams, Carbohydrate 22 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 41 grams, Sugar 5 grams
PISTACHIO-CRUSTED HALIBUT WITH SPICY YOGURT
Categories Citrus Dairy Fish Herb Nut Sauté Yogurt Mother's Day Dinner Pistachio Halibut Gourmet Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Put fish in a shallow baking dish, pour milk over it, and chill, covered, turning over once, 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, stir together pistachios and cornmeal in a shallow bowl.
- Remove fish from milk, letting excess drip off. Transfer to a plate and sprinkle all over with salt and pepper, then dredge lightly in cornmeal-pistachio mixture. Transfer to a clean plate as coated.
- Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté fish, turning over once, until golden and just cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes total.
- While fish cooks, stir together all ingredients for spicy yogurt.
- Serve fish with spicy yogurt on the side.
PISTACHIO HALIBUT
There's something intrinsically fun about cooking with pistachios. Besides having an addictive flavor, nuts are a great source of protein and unsaturated fats. They are thought to help build and protect the nervous system, and may even help repair existing damage. As a commonsense precaution, try to avoid any red-dyed nuts. Be sure to clean leeks thoroughly by slicing them in half lengthwise and allowing the water to sluice between the layers. Don't expect asparagus to remain crisp in an infused one-pot meal; instead, savor the buttery softness of melt-in-your mouth stalks.
Yield serves 2
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450°F.
- Spray the inside and lid of a cast-iron Dutch oven with olive oil.
- Scatter the leek and sweet potato across the base of the pot. Place the fish on top. Drizzle the olive oil over the fish.
- In a small bowl, combine the pistachios, parsley, marjoram, and lavender. Spread the mixture over the fish.
- Scatter the mushrooms over and around the fish. Place the tomatoes around the pot, skin side down; top with the asparagus.
- Cover and bake for about 40 minutes, or until 3 minutes after the aroma of a fully cooked meal escapes the oven. Serve immediately.
- Calories: 359
- Protein: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fat: 16g
- Cholesterol: 19mg
- Sodium: 169mg
- Fiber: 7g
Tips:
- For the best results, use fresh halibut fillets. Frozen fillets can be used, but they should be thawed completely before cooking.
- To make sure the pistachios adhere to the halibut, press them into the fish firmly.
- Be careful not to overcook the halibut. It should be cooked through, but still flaky and moist.
- The spicy yogurt sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Serve the halibut with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice.
Conclusion:
Pistachio-crusted halibut with spicy yogurt is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The halibut is flaky and moist, while the pistachio crust adds a nutty flavor and crunch. The spicy yogurt sauce is the perfect complement to the fish, adding a bit of heat and tang.
This dish is sure to impress your guests, and it's a great way to enjoy fresh halibut. So next time you're looking for a special seafood dish, give pistachio-crusted halibut with spicy yogurt a try.
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