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Pistachio Herb Crusted Baked Halibut

Pistachio Herb Crusted Baked Halibut: A Crunchy Delight

This Pistachio Herb Crusted Baked Halibut captures the essence of fresh herbs and nutty crunch for a delightful, heart-healthy meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 2 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 2 fillets
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pistachio Herb Crust
  • 1 cup Pistachios finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Dill finely chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Zest
For the Halibut
  • 2 fillets Halibut Fillets firm and fresh
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil for brushing
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper
For Serving
  • 2 wedges Lemon Wedges
  • 1/4 cup Extra Fresh Herbs for garnishing

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and position the oven rack in the center.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine finely chopped pistachios, parsley, dill, minced garlic, and lemon zest. Stir thoroughly.
  3. Pat halibut fillets dry, brush both sides with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Press the pistachio herb mixture onto the top of each halibut fillet, covering the surface area.
  5. Transfer the crusted halibut onto the parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden.
  6. Allow the halibut to rest for 2 minutes before serving with lemon wedges and extra herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Use fresh herbs and ensure halibut fillets are dry for the best results. Adjust seasoning to taste.

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