Northwest Roasted Halibut

By á-174535

Northwest Roasted Halibut is a recipe for anyone who enjoys a mix of salty and sweet. Halibut is seasoned and crusted with hazelnuts, then roasted and topped with a berry-infused reduction for a sweet, savory, and sexy meal that is perfect anytime you want to impress that special someone in your life. Serve this dish with roasted potatoes, a lightly dressed side salad, a glass of your favorite champagne.

Ingredients

• 4 (4-ounce) halibut fillets
• nonstick cooking spray
• 2 tablespoons margarine, melted but not hot
• 3/4 cup finely chopped hazelnuts
• 1 cup frozen mixed berries (blackberries, raspberries, blueberries, and/or strawberries) thawed
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400°F. Thaw fish if frozen. Rinse fish; pat dry with paper towels. Spray a 15x10x1-inch baking pan with nonstick spray; set aside. In a shallow dish place margarine. In a second shallow dish place chopped hazelnuts. Dip fish in melted margarine. Coat both sides of fillets with nuts. Place coated fillets on prepared pan.

Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until fish begins to flake when tested with a fork.

While the fish is roasting, puree the berries in a blender or a food processor. Pass the puree through a strainer to remove the seeds. Stir sugar into the strained sauce. If desired, place the strained sauce in a small saucepan. Cook and stir over low heat until sauce is warm. Serve the sauce chilled or warmed with the fish.