Corn Chip-Crusted Halibut with Creamy Salsa and Cilantro
2 halibut fillets (8 ounces each)
Kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 handfuls corn chips
3/4 cup medium salsa (see note)
3 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
Heat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
Place halibut on the foil. Season both sides of the fish with kosher salt to
taste and cumin. Combine butter and lime juice in a small bowl and drizzle over
the fillets.
Put corn chips in a sealable plastic bag and crush into small pieces using the
palm of your hand (you should have about 1/4 cup). Top each fillet with a thick
layer of crumbs. Cover loosely with aluminum foil to prevent excess browning.
Bake until the fish is opaque in the center, about 20 minutes, removing the foil
after about 10 minutes.
Whisk together the salsa and sour cream in a small saucepan over low heat. Heat
until just warmed through, 2 to 3 minutes.
Place each halibut fillet on a plate, top with creamy salsa and garnish with
cilantro leaves.
Makes 2 servings.
Note: For this dish, the authors prefer bottled salsa to fresh, because it tends
to be thicker and have more depth of flavor.
Approximate values per serving: 524 calories, 30 g fat, 116 mg cholesterol, 50 g
protein, 12 g carbohydrates, 1 g fiber, 298 mg sodium, 53 percent calories from
fat. |