Pistachio Crusted Halibut With Broccolini

Serves 4

Crispy and golden on top, this pistachio crusted halibut with lemon is the fancy dinner you deserve.

By Michelle Nash
Prep

30 minutes

Cook

20 minutes

Categories

dairy-free, gluten-free


Ingredients

3/4 cup raw, unshelled pistachios

1 garlic clove

salt and black pepper

2 tbsp olive oil

2 tbs dijon mustard

juice of 1/2 lemon

1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest

fresh parsley to garnish

2 lbs fresh halibut

2 bunches broccolini

garlic salt


Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Season broccolini with 1 tbs olive oil, salt and pepper and place on a lined baking dish. Bake for 20 minutes.
  3. While the broccoli is cooking, in a food processor, grind pistachios, garlic and lemon zest until coarsely chopped (about 15 seconds) Add remaining olive oil, 2 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper until combined.
  4. Place the halibut in a large baking dish or on a lined baking sheet. Brush the fish with dijon mustard and season with salt and pepper. Top it with the pistachio mixture evenly.
  5. Bake until flaky and golden on top (about 10-12 minutes).
  6. Once cooked, top with lemon juice and fresh parsley and enjoy.