We’re going to assume that if you found this recipe you’re a halibut lover! Who doesn’t love halibut? These pistachio-crusted halibut bites could be used in many other recipes. Try it once, and then imagine the possibilities!
Pistachio-Crusted Halibut Bites
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Wild Alaska Salmon & Seafood
Recipe type: Appetizer
Cuisine: Seafood
Serves: 10-12 appetizers
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Perfect as an appetizer or as the main course, the nutty pistachio coating paired with yogurt mint sauce on the side is a match made in heaven!
Ingredients
- 1 pound skinless Alaska Halibut
- 10 to 12 skewers (4 to 6-inches in length)
- 1 cup pistachios, coarsely ground
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs
- Olive oil spray
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 10 to 12 butter lettuce leaves, small romaine leaves or endive
- Yogurt Mint Sauce:
- ½ cup Greek yogurt (2% or non-fat)
- 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 Tablespoon fresh mint, minced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ¼ to ½ teaspoon salt, to taste
- ¼ to ½ teaspoon chili flakes, to taste
Instructions
- Cut a piece of aluminum foil to fit a heavy-duty baking sheet; set aside. Heat the baking sheet in oven at 425°F while prepping halibut.
- Cut Alaska Halibut into 1-1/2 inch wide pieces (by 2 to 3 inches long, depending on skewer length), then skewer. Mix pistachios and breadcrumbs; sprinkle onto a plate. Roll in or press pistachio crust onto halibut pieces. Spray fish and aluminum foil with olive oil spray; season bites with salt and pepper.
- Remove baking sheet from oven. Transfer foil, with halibut skewers, onto baking sheet and return to oven. Roast for 8 to10 minutes, turning once during cooking. Cook just until fish is opaque throughout.
- Whisk together yogurt, lemon juice, mint, garlic, salt and chili flakes to make sauce. Place halibut bites on butter lettuce and serve with sauce
