HALIBUT STEAKS - MAINE STYLE

Halibut Steaks - Maine Style image

Provided by William Uncle Bill

Categories Halibut

Time 27m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 lbs fresh halibut steaks, 3/4 inch thick (3 steaks)
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon whole milk, homogenized
1/4 teaspoon mustard powder
1/4 cup crushed breakfast corn flakes
1 teaspoon granulated garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
1/4 cup grated hard parmesan cheese (Parmigiano Reggiano cheese preferred)
1 1/2 teaspoons italian seasoning mix
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 tablespoons butter

Steps:

Rinse halibut steaks in cold water and pat dry on paper towellling; set aside.
In a small bowl, beat together eggs, milk and mustard until blended.
Crush corn flakes.
In a shallow mixing bowl, combine crushed corn flakes, granulated garlic powder, dried dill weed, parmesan cheese and Italian herb seasoning mix.
Preheat oven to 450 F degrees.
Dip halibut in egg mixture.
Now dip halibut in corn flakes mixture to coat all surfaces well. With floured fingers, press the cornflakes firmly into the halibut.
In a shallow 8" x 10" oven-proof casserole dish, in preheated 450 F oven, heat butter and olive oil until butter melts.
Place coated halibut steaks in a single layer in the buttered casserole dish.
Bake in preheated 450 F oven for 5 minutes.
Turn halibut steaks over and continue to bake for 5 to 6 minutes or until fish flakes when tested with a fork; DO NOT OVERCOOK.
Serve immediately with tartar sauce, lemon wedges or both.