Crab Encrusted Halibut Recipe

Name: Crab Encrusted Halibut
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup panko bread crumbs (Japanese bread crumbs); 1 lb crab meat (Dungeness crab is best); 4 6- oz. halibut filets; Kosher salt, black pepper and Old Bay seasoning, to taste; 1 cup all purpose flour; 3 whole eggs; 1 oz. vegetable oil; 1 oz. unsalted butter; 1 cup Mae Ploy sweet hot chili sauce; 1/2 cup heavy cream

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0 F.
2
Crumble bread crumbs and crab meat, using your hands to make a crab breading.
3
Season fish with salt, pepper, and Old Bay seasoning (optional). Place flour in a bowl, whip eggs with a fork and place in a separate bowl, and the crab mixture in another bowl. Dust the halibut in the flour bowl, then coat fish with the egg, and last with the crab mixture. Continue breading procedure with remaining pieces of fish, and set aside.
4
Heat chili sauce in small saucepan on medium high heat. Once hot add cream and turn heat down to medium, simmer until desired consistency.
5
Heat oil and butter in large saute pan med-high heat and pan fry halibut until golden brown on both sides. If it is not finished cooking, place on lightly oiled baking sheet and finish in oven approximately 7 minutes.
6
For service place 3 tablespoons of warm chili sauce cream on plate, set fish on top of sauce and pour desired amount of sauce on top. Serve with vegetables and potato as shown or as desired.

521

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup panko bread crumbs (Japanese bread crumbs), 1 lb crab meat (Dungeness crab is best), 4 6- oz. halibut filets, Kosher salt, black pepper and Old Bay seasoning, to taste, and more.

Yes, Crab Encrusted Halibut falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Crab Encrusted Halibut

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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