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Walnut Basil Pesto Halibut

Another easy recipe that looks like you labored over it! Needless to say, the nutrition is impeccable!

Course Sea Food, Side Dish
Cuisine Italian
Keyword basil halibut, halibut basil, halibut pesto, halibut pesto-crusted recipe, halibut r, halibut skin on or off, halibut with pesto, pesto crusted halibut, pesto halibut, pesto halibut recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 1
Calories 310 kcal
Author Catherine Katz

Ingredients

  • 2 slices halibut little less than 1 lb
  • 1/2 cup shelled walnuts
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves rinsed, loosely packed
  • Pinch of coarse sea salt
  • Fresh ground pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven 375
  2. Salt and pepper the halibut.
  3. Place the walnuts and Basil in a food processor with metal blade and pulse for just a few seconds (you still want some chopped walnuts left, not a paste)
  4. Place the halibut skin-side down on a rack on top of a baking sheet in preheated oven and cover with the walnut basil mixture.
  5. Bake for 20 minutes.
  6. When ready to serve, use a spatula to lift the halibut off the rack (the skin will peel off and stay behind on the rack--perfect!)