Pistachio-Crusted Halibut With Spicy Yogurt Recipe

Name: Pistachio-Crusted Halibut With Spicy Yogurt
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For Halibut; 4 halibut fillets (1 1/2-inch thick, about 6 ounces each); 1 cup whole milk; 1/3 cup shelled pistachios, finely chopped (preferably Turkish); 3 tablespoons cornmeal; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; For Spicy yogurt; 1 cup yogurt (Turkish or Greek); 1/2 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and finely diced (3/4 cup); 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill; 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 2 teaspoons dried maras pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)

Servings: persons

For Halibut
4 halibut fillets (1 1/2-inch thick, about 6 ounces each)
1 cup whole milk
1/3 cup shelled pistachios, finely chopped (preferably Turkish)
3 tablespoons cornmeal
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
For Spicy yogurt
1 cup yogurt (Turkish or Greek)
1/2 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and finely diced (3/4 cup)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons dried maras pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)

1
1Put fish in a shallow baking dish, pour milk over it, and chill, covered, turning over once, 30 minutes.
2
Meanwhile, stir together pistachios and cornmeal in a shallow bowl.
3
Remove fish from milk, letting excess drip off. Transfer to a plate and sprinkle all over with salt and pepper, then dredge lightly in cornmeal-pistachio mixture. Transfer to a clean plate as coated.
4
Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then saute fish, turning over once, until golden and just cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes total.
5
While fish cooks, stir together all ingredients for spicy yogurt.
6
Serve fish with spicy yogurt on the side.

220

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For Halibut, 4 halibut fillets (1 1/2-inch thick, about 6 ounces each), 1 cup whole milk, 1/3 cup shelled pistachios, finely chopped (preferably Turkish), and more.

Yes, Pistachio-Crusted Halibut With Spicy Yogurt 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.

Pistachio-Crusted Halibut With Spicy Yogurt

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