Herb-Crusted Halibut
- 16 ounces halibut steaks
- 2 large egg whites, lightly beaten
- 1 cup fresh breadcrumb, seasoned with herbes de Provence (thyme, oregano, rosemary, and basil)
- olive oil flavored cooking spray
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 shallot, finely minced
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup no-salt-added chicken broth or 1 cup homemade chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon small caper, well rinsed and minced
- 2 tablespoons finely minced flat leaf parsley
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch, mixed with 1 tablespoon water
- Lightly rinse the halibut steaks and pat dry with paper towels.
- Place each steak between two sheets of plastic wrap and flatten to about 1/2-inch thick.
- Dip each steak into the beaten egg white, then into the breadcrumbs.
- Set aside.
- Lightly coat a cast iron skillet or a heavy nonstick skillet with cooking spray.
- Place over high heat and add the halibut steaks.
- Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, turning once, until golden brown and fish flakes easily when prodded with a fork.
- Remove halibut steaks; keep warm.
- Heat olive oil in a heavy saucepan; add shallot and saute for 4 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Stir in the wine and lemon juice.
- Cook over medium-high heat until sauce is reduced by half.
- Add the chicken broth, capers, parsley, and cornstarch mixture.
- Bring sauce to a boil.
- Arrange halibut steaks on heated serving plates.
- Tap each with some of the sauce.
egg whites, fresh breadcrumb, olive oil, olive oil, shallot, white wine, lemon juice, nosalt, caper, flat leaf parsley, cornstarch
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/herb-crusted-halibut-118688 (may not work)