Crystal Symphony Almond-Crusted Halibut
Crystal Symphony Almond-Crusted Halibut pairs tender, juicy fish with a delicately crunchy almond coating for a balanced bite of richness and texture. A lemon-chive beurre blanc adds bright, buttery notes that complement the mild halibut without overpowering it. Serve this for a polished weeknight dinner or an elegant weekend meal when you want something refined yet comforting.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crystal Symphony Almond-Crusted Halibut, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 59 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 8 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 53 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 35
- Heart Health
- 73
- Metabolic
- 24
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 49
- Performance
- 37
- General Wellness
- 1
Make the beurre blanc: In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring the wine, vinegar, shallots, thyme, and bay leaf to a boil. Continue boiling until the liquid has evaporated, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the cream and boil until the liquid is reduced by half, 4 to 5 minutes. Lower the heat to low. Whisk in the butter, one piece at a time, letting each piece melt before adding the next. Do not let the sauce simmer, or it may separate.
- 2
Strain the sauce through a fine sieve into a heatproof bowl. Stir in the chives, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Set the bowl into a larger container of hot water to keep warm until needed.
- 3
Start the halibut: Position an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven’s broiler. Pat the halibut fillets dry; season with salt and pepper.
- 4
Heat the oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the butter melts. Add the halibut and cook until lightly browned on the outside and the fish flakes easily with a fork, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a baking sheet and let rest for 5 minutes.
- 5
While the halibut rests, make the topping: In a small bowl, stir together the almonds, bread crumbs, and melted butter.
- 6
Brush the beaten egg over the fillets, then cover with the topping.
- 7
Broil the fillets in the preheated oven until browned, 1 to 2 minutes, watching closely so they do not burn.
- 8
Transfer the fillets to individual plates and spoon the beurre blanc around them.
- Calories 577.95 kcal High 29%
- Protein 42.53 g Good Source 85%
- Carbohydrate 11.06 g 4%
- Total Fat 39.31 g High 50%
- Saturated Fat 15.59 g High 78%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 196.86 mg High 66%
- Sodium 203.69 mg Moderate 9%
- Dietary Fiber 2.53 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 1.1 g --
- Added Sugars 0.21 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 66.7 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 1.85 mg Moderate 10%
- Potassium 182.62 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 226.91 mcg Good Source 25%
- Vitamin C 3.13 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.18 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Fish 🐟
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Crystal Symphony Almond Crusted Halibut is made with 15 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 55 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Almonds, Apple Cider Vinegar, Bread Crumbs, and Dried Bay Leaves. Each serving provides about 577.95 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crystal Symphony Almond-Crusted Halibut made of?
- The main ingredients are Almonds, Apple Cider Vinegar, Bread Crumbs, Dried Bay Leaves, Eggs. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crystal Symphony Almond-Crusted Halibut?
- About 55 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 577.95 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crystal Symphony Almond-Crusted Halibut easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Crystal Symphony Almond-Crusted Halibut healthy?
- Crystal Symphony Almond-Crusted Halibut has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 577.95 calories and 42.53 g of protein, or 85% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 203.69 mg (9% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 15.59 g (78% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Fish, Eggs, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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