Pesto Crusted Halibut

This recipe is a variation of one prepared for me by a friend for my birthday.

You will need:

#1 fresh halibut fillet cut into 2 pieces

Rinse, pat dry and set aside.

For Pesto:

In a food processor combine 1 cup fresh basil leaves, 2 cloves garlic peeled, pinch sea salt, optional 2 TBS walnuts. Process until coarsely chopped then begin adding olive oil to create a thick paste. This pesto should be thicker than traditional pesto.

Using hand press pesto paste into flesh side of halibut fillet approximately 1/4 inch thick.

Options for cooking:

1) Heat a medium size oven safe skillet on med heat add 1 TBS olive oil when heated add fillets pesto side down. Cook until pesto is crust like approximately 10 minutes. Remove skillet from stove top and finish in oven that has been heated to 350 for approximately 20 minutes.

2) Place fillet pesto side down on foil or grilling pan. Cook on grill at 350 until pesto is crust like. Turn fillet skin side down and finish until cooked through and flaky

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Note for selecting halibut:

A good quality halibut smells sea-fresh. If it has a strong odor or foul smell, throw it out. Halibut fillets and steaks should be firm, appear freshly cut and moist.

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