Panko Crusted Halibut
This delicious panko crusted halibut with basil pesto has a crunchy golden crust and soft flaky interior. It's perfect for an easy weeknight dinner and impressive enough to serve when you have guests over for dinner.
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 589kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 4-6 ounce halibut filets
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
- Ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons basil pesto
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan
- ¼ fresh parsley leaves chopped
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Dry the halibut well with paper towels and transfer to a parchment lined baking sheet.
- Season the fish with salt and pepper and spread a tablespoon of the basil pesto onto each halibut filet.
- In a small bowl, add the panko breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, chopped parsley and olive oil and stir to combine.
- Layer the panko mixture onto of the halibut, gently pressing down.
- Bake the halibut for 10-12 minutes until the halibut is just cooked through and panko is lightly golden brown. Serve with lemon wedges and your favorite side dish.
Notes
- Pat the fish dry with paper towels, which will help the seasonings stick easily.
- Use fresh and good quality ingredients for the best flavorful result.
- Make handmade basil pesto in just 10 minutes to use in this and many more recipes.
- Keep an eye on the halibut after 8-10 minutes. Thinner fillets will need less cooking time and thicker halibut fillets may need up to 15 minutes to cook.
Nutrition
Calories: 589kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 48g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 22g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 2102mg | Potassium: 115mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 843IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 326mg | Iron: 2mg