Halibut with Hazelnut Crust and Garlic Mash
Tender halibut is coated in a crunchy hazelnut-breadcrumb crust that contrasts beautifully with creamy garlic mashed potatoes. A touch of browned butter and light broth adds nutty richness and savor to each bite. Halibut with Hazelnut Crust and Garlic Mash is perfect for a cozy date night or an elegant weeknight dinner.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Halibut with Hazelnut Crust and Garlic Mash, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 25 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 86 / 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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- 33
- Heart Health
- 61
- Metabolic
- 45
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 45
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. While the potatoes boil, mash the garlic with 1/2 teaspoon of salt into a smooth paste. Drain the potatoes, then mash them with the garlic paste, butter, and pepper. Keep warm.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).
- 3
While the potatoes cook, pulse the hazelnuts and bread crumbs in a food processor until finely ground but not a paste. Transfer to a shallow dish. Season the halibut fillets on both sides with 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Gently press one side of the halibut fillets into the nut mixture, then set aside.
- 4
Heat the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in an ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Place the halibut fillets in the skillet nut-side-up; cook until the halibut starts to brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Turn the fillets over and place the skillet in the preheated oven. Bake nut-side-down until the fish flakes easily with a fork, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Melt the remaining 5 tablespoons of butter in a small saucepan over medium-high heat until it turns nut brown. Stir in the vegetable broth and bring to a simmer.
- 6
To serve, mound the potatoes in the center of each dinner plate. Place a halibut fillet on top of the mashed potatoes nut-side-up, then drizzle with the browned butter sauce.
- Calories 1015.36 kcal High 51%
- Protein 47.98 g Good Source 96%
- Carbohydrate 111.04 g 40%
- Total Fat 38.16 g High 49%
- Saturated Fat 14.6 g High 73%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 143.88 mg High 48%
- Sodium 487.29 mg High 21%
- Dietary Fiber 6.06 g Good Source 22%
- Total Sugars 4.31 g --
- Added Sugars 1.35 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 379.68 mg Good Source 29%
- Iron 3.9 mg Good Source 22%
- Potassium 1106.88 mg Good Source 24%
- Vitamin A 78.74 mcg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin C 90.72 mg Good Source 101%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Fish 🐟
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Halibut with Hazelnut Crust and Garlic Mash is made with 10 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Butter, Garlic, and Halibut. Each serving provides about 1015.36 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Halibut with Hazelnut Crust and Garlic Mash made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Butter, Garlic, Halibut, Hazelnuts. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Halibut with Hazelnut Crust and Garlic Mash?
- About 45 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1015.36 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Halibut with Hazelnut Crust and Garlic Mash easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 10 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Halibut with Hazelnut Crust and Garlic Mash healthy?
- Halibut with Hazelnut Crust and Garlic Mash has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 1015.36 calories and 47.98 g of protein, or 96% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 487.29 mg (21% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 14.6 g (73% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Fish, 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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