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Crusted Halibut Filet with Arugula Pesto
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Crusted Halibut Filet with Arugula Pesto

17 ingredients 40 min + 10 min 6 servings openrecipes
Crusted Halibut Filet with Arugula Pesto

"The combination of walnuts, breadcrumbs and butter makes for a delicious and crispy topping. Try it with other meats including pork, beef or chicken."

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

961
Calories
51g
Protein
39g
Fat
98g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 9 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Halibut 100g cooked 140
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Parmesan Cheese 1 oz (28g) 110
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Walnut 1 walnut half (4g) 26
Arugula 1 cup (20g) 5
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • For the Crust:
  • 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup finely ground walnuts (pulsed in a food processor)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • For the Arugula:
  • 2 1/2 cups chopped baby arugula, tightly packed
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon walnut oil
  • For the Halibut:
  • 3 tablespoons canola oil
  • 6 (6 ounce) halibut fillets
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

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