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    Home > Main Dishes Seafood > Flaky Sweet Halibut With Cilantro Lime Bread Crumb Topping

    Flaky Sweet Halibut With Cilantro Lime Bread Crumb Topping

    Published: Jun 17, 2012 · Modified: Aug 18, 2022 by Lea Ann Brown · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Pan seared halibut fillet topped with a cilantro bread crumb mixture

    This is a recipe for pan-seared halibut. Flaky sweet halibut is a perfect platform for this toasted cilantro and lime bread crumb topping. It’s an elegant, easy and incredibly tasty seafood dinner. Let’s take a look at this pan-seared halibut recipe.

    Halibut fillet topped with a cilantro bread crumb mixture

    Beautiful wild caught Halibut is expensively showcased in our markets right now. I grabbed 3/4 pound and sauteed it into this delicious dinner for two. Served alongside a Rick Bayless inspired Avocado and Mango Salad with toasted pepita dressing topped with crumbled queso fresco, we enjoyed a very special southwestern meal. I’ve included an affiliate link for Rick Bayless for your convenience.

    pan-seared halibut fillet topped with bread crumbs and cilantro served with a mango salad

    This would work fine with Mahi-Mahi or even Tilapia. But I would recommend the thicker filet of the halibut.  Any type of finely ground bread crumbs would do, but I always have a container of Italian bread crumbs in the pantry. Combining the two flavor combinations made for a wonderful crunchy flavor on that fish.  For a cleaner flavor, use Panko. This is a very clever pan seared halibut recipe.

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    Halibut fillet topped with a cilantro bread crumb mixture

    Flaky Sweet Pan Seared Halibut With Cilantro Lime Bread Topping

    Flaky sweet Halibut is a perfect platform for this toasted cilantro and lime bread crumb topping. It’s an elegant, easy and incredibly tasty dinner. Let’s take a look at this Cilantro Halibut recipe.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Main Course Seafood
    Cuisine: Southwestern
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 342kcal
    Author: Lea Ann Brown

    Ingredients

    • 3/4 pound Halibut
    • 4 tablespoons lime juice divided
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1/4 cup bread crumbs panko or italian
    • 1 clove garlic minced
    • 4 tablespoons cilantro crushed divided
    • 1 teaspoon lime juice zest
    • fresh ground pepper
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    Instructions

    • Rub the fish with half the lime juice and salt. Place skin side down in a heavy skillet and saute in olive oil until almost done. Turn during cooking.
    • In another skillet add olive oil and heat. Add the breadcrumbs, garlic, salt and 2 T. cilantro. Toast over low heat, stirring constantly until crumbs are golden brown.
    • Spread over the fish and cook until fish flakes easily.
    • Blend the remaining lime juice and oil together. Drizzle over fish.
    • Combine remaining cilantro and lime zest and sprinkle over fish.
    • Serve hot with warmed tortillas and lime wedges.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 342kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 1379mg | Potassium: 801mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 168IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Ariel says

      June 09, 2020 at 5:20 pm

      I used gluten free bread crumbs and this was still excellent! I honestly think the leftovers were even better!! Great flavors!!

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      • Lea Ann Brown says

        June 29, 2020 at 6:10 am

        Thanks so much for your note Ariel. So glad you enjoyed the recipe. Glad those gluten free bread crumbs worked favorably. And good to know about the leftovers.

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