HERB-CRUSTED HALIBUT

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I used frozen halibut for this and wow its was very nice, the combination of herbs works for this recipe. Points 5.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Halibut

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

16 ounces halibut steaks
2 large egg whites, lightly beaten
1 cup fresh breadcrumb, seasoned with herbes de Provence (thyme, oregano, rosemary, and basil)
olive oil flavored cooking spray
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 shallot, finely minced
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 cup no-salt-added chicken broth or 1 cup homemade chicken broth
1 tablespoon small caper, well rinsed and minced
2 tablespoons finely minced flat leaf parsley
1 tablespoon cornstarch, mixed with 1 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • Lightly rinse the halibut steaks and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Place each steak between two sheets of plastic wrap and flatten to about 1/2-inch thick.
  • Dip each steak into the beaten egg white, then into the breadcrumbs.
  • Set aside.
  • Lightly coat a cast iron skillet or a heavy nonstick skillet with cooking spray.
  • Place over high heat and add the halibut steaks.
  • Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, turning once, until golden brown and fish flakes easily when prodded with a fork.
  • Remove halibut steaks; keep warm.
  • Heat olive oil in a heavy saucepan; add shallot and sauté for 4 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Stir in the wine and lemon juice.
  • Cook over medium-high heat until sauce is reduced by half.
  • Add the chicken broth, capers, parsley, and cornstarch mixture.
  • Bring sauce to a boil.
  • Arrange halibut steaks on heated serving plates.
  • Tap each with some of the sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 36.6, Sodium 372, Carbohydrate 25.2, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 2.5, Protein 30.7

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