Coconut Walnut Halibut
- Eight 1- to 1 1/2-ounce halibut cheeks or medallions, 1/4-inch thick (can substitute grouper)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, seasoned with a pinch of salt and white pepper
- 1 cup egg wash (2 eggs and 1/2 cup milk, mixed well)
- 1 cup plain Asian breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup walnut pieces (can substitute pecans)
- 1/2 gallon vegetable oil
- 1 lemon
- To prepare the fish, first coat the fish with flour, tap off excess and then dip into the egg wash.
- Mix the breadcrumbs, coconut and walnuts together in a third pan.
- Finish the fish in the coconut breading mixture.
- Ensure that the breading is evenly covering the fish, and then repeat with the remaining fish.
- Heat the oil in a large, heavy-duty pot or deep-fryer to 350 degrees F. Once the fish has been breaded, drop the breaded fish into the oil and cook until golden brown, about 90 seconds.
- Flip the fish once during the cooking process.
- Once cooked, remove and allow to rest on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- During resting, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and then squeeze the lemon over the cooked fish.
- Serve.
cheeks, flour, egg wash, breadcrumbs, shredded coconut, walnut, vegetable oil, lemon
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/robert-irvine/coconut-walnut-halibut-recipe.html (may not work)