Macadamia Crusted Halibut is an amazing halibut recipe to cook when looking for a dairy free, healthy dinner recipe. Perfect for dinner parties, date nights, Valentine's Day, especially when served with strawberry salsa.
Course Main Course
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 20 minutesminutes
Total Time 30 minutesminutes
Servings 4servings
Calories 609kcal
Author Tristin Rieken
Ingredients
Macadamia Crusted Halibut
2poundshalibut filletsabout 4 portions
2largeegg whites
1cupsmacadamia nutschopped
½cuppanko breadcrumbs
¼cupunsweetened flaked coconutoptional
pinchcayenne
salt
pepper
4tablespoonscanola oil
Instructions
Season halibut with salt and pepper and cayenne pepper powder.
Lightly whisk egg whites with a fork or a small whisk. Combine chopped macadamia nuts with panko and shredded coconut, if using.
1 cups macadamia nuts, 2 large egg whites, ½ cup panko breadcrumbs, ¼ cup unsweetened flaked coconut
Brush a thin layer of egg whites onto each halibut fillet and coat on both sides with nut mixture, pressing to adhere.
Heat a large cast iron skillet or other large skillet over medium heat. Add a drizzle of oil and place fillets in pan, cooking in batches, if needed to avoid crowding.
4 tablespoons canola oil
Cook halibut to sear, about 3 minutes. Flip and cook the other side then place the skillet in preheated oven. Bake to continue cooking until opaque and cooked through. Transferring to oven safe dish, if your stovetop pan is not oven safe.
Serve nut crusted halibut with strawberry salsa or however you desire.