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Pistachio Herb Crusted Baked Halibut

Easy Pistachio Herb Crusted Baked Halibut That Impresses Every Time

Pistachio Herb Crusted Baked Halibut combines crunchy pistachios with fresh herbs for a delightful, impressive dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 2 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup shelled pistachios finely chopped
  • 1 4 fresh parsley finely minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest grated
For the Halibut
  • 4 6 oz halibut fillets firm, fresh
  • 2 tbsp olive oil for brushing
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 1 tsp pepper to taste
Optional Garnishes
  • 2 pieces lemon wedges for serving
  • fresh herbs extra parsley or dill for garnish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat oven: Set oven to 400°F (200°C) and position the rack in the center.
  2. Combine crust: In a mixing bowl, stir chopped pistachios, parsley, dill, minced garlic, and lemon zest.
  3. Prep fillets: Pat halibut fillets dry, brush each side with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Apply crust: Press the herb-pistachio mixture onto the top of each fillet.
  5. Bake fish: Place fillets on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 12–15 minutes.
  6. Rest & garnish: Allow baked halibut to rest for 2 minutes, then garnish with lemon wedges and fresh herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For extra brightness, serve with lemon-dill sauce. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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