My husband & I enjoy going to the SandPiper Restaurant here in Idaho Falls. We always order the same entree every time. It’s their delicious Hawaiian Crunch Halibut! I’m telling you….it is to die for. Well, maybe not die, but seriously thinking about it anyway. I’ve been trying to copy the recipe, and this is pretty darn close, and much less expensive. Give it a try. For those of you who have never tried halibut, I can relate. I didn’t try halibut until maybe two years ago. With my husbands pleadings, to just give it one try……I finally did. It is sooooo good! I do not like Fish that tastes fishy, and halibut certainly does not. It is very tender and flaky. Try it, I promise….it will be
come a favorite of yours as well. Enjoy!
come a favorite of yours as well. Enjoy!
YOU WILL NEED:
SKINLESS, BONELESS HALIBUT FILLETS
*I buy the frozen Treasures from the Sea Halibut from Sam’s Club
It is always flaky & tender
It comes in a package of 4 fillets.
CRUSHED SODA CRACKERS MIXED WITH CHOPPED NUTS
*Enough to coat each side of your fillets
Place crushed crackers /nuts on a sturdy Paper Plate
FLOUR
*Enough to coat each side of your fillets
Place flour on a sturdy Paper Plate
1 or 2 EGGS BEATEN UNTIL FROTHY
*1 egg for 2-3 fillets
*2 eggs for 4-6 fillets
Pour on sturdy Paper Plate
MACADAMIA NUTS ….this is what the SandPiper Restaurant uses.
*If you prefer a different nut, go ahead and use it. We have also used Pecans, & Almonds
but our new favorite nut is Honey Roasted Sunflower Seeds……it’s delicious!
DIRECTIONS:
Rinse off your halibut fillets and place on paper towel to pat dry. Place your fillet first in the flour, and coat both sides. Shake off excess. Now place your fillet in the egg wash and thoroughly coat all sides. Place fillet on top of crumbs, and coat every side, pressing crumbs firmly to prevent crumbs from falling off the fish. Place fillets on clean plate.
In a large skillet, heat Crisco Oil, or Olive Oil, over Med/high Heat. When oil is ready, place fillets in skillet. Salt & pepper your fillets. Brown all sides until crumbs are dark golden brown.
Turn heat down to low, and continue to cook while making your sauce.
SAUCE FOR HALIBUT FILLETS
2 Tablespoons butter or Margarine
2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 Teaspoon parsley flakes
1 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel (opt.)
1/4 Teaspoon salt
1/4 Teaspoon Black Pepper
1 – 1/2 Cups Milk
1/4 Teaspoon Onion Powder or you can use garlic powder
1/4 Teaspoon Sugar
In a small saucepan melt butter. Stir in flour parsley flakes, lemon peel, salt, and pepper. Mix well, then Slowly whisk in milk. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 1 minute more. Place a generous amount of sauce over each breaded fillet, and squeeze a fresh lemon slice over the top.