Macadamia Encrusted Halibut

In my recipe I call for macadamia nuts, but you can use pine nuts, also you can make this macadamia version with shredded coconut instead of Parmesan cheese.

I recommend fresh halibut for this recipe.

• 1/4 6-oz. Halibut fillets 4
• 1 Tbsp. Grapeseed or Olive Oil
• 4 Tbsp. freshly grated Parmesan Cheese
• 2 cup Macadamia Nuts, coarsely chopped
• Salt to Taste
• Squeeze of Lemon

Directions:

1. Rinse and pat dry the fillets on both sides. 
2. You can either bake the fish in a preheat 425 ºoven for 10-15 minutes, or you can add a splash of oil to a non-stick skillet to cook at medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes a side, depending on how thick the fillets. Combine the macadamia nuts, Parmesan cheese and salt. 
3. Place the halibut fillets on a baking sheet, or cook stove top in a flat-bottomed skillet large enough cook two to four fillets at a time . 
4. Before I pat the macadamia mixture onto the halibut fillets, I brush oil on both sides (or you can brush on egg). 
5. Pressing the mixture lightly to make it adhere. Bake in the middle of the oven for 10-15 minutes, until the fish is opaque all the way through or cook on the stove top/ Since the crust is loosely patted onto the fish, turn gently. 
6. When flipped to the other side, you can add any remaining crust mixture on top. 
7. Add a thin slice of lemon and squeeze a little lemon juice and cracked pepper (optional) over all.

Serves 4