This dish is a revelation. I had been wondering how to prepare the halibut we picked up at the market. There were some leftover breadcrumbs from the eggplant parm Bridget made yesterday and another hunk of delicious local feta from Ron. My tastebuds led the way from there. A bit of basil, a hint of mustard, risotto–of course!– and fresh spinach.
Homemade breadcrumbs are so easy to make. Just bake slices of bread at a low temp (300°F) until they’re really dry, then crumble them by hand or in a food processor. 
I used full-cut steaks, but any cut of halibut should work for this recipe.
Feta and Basil Crusted Halibut
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
This feta and basil crusted halibut is a delightful dish, featuring a flavorful crust atop tender halibut, served with garlic wilted spinach and creamy risotto.
Ingredients
- 4 halibut steaks, cut of your choice
- 4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup homemade breadcrumbs
- 100 g feta cheese, crumbled
- Small handful of fresh basil, roughly chopped
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for spinach)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, crumbled feta, chopped basil, 4 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Place the halibut steaks in an oiled baking dish. Spread 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard on each steak.
- Evenly distribute the breadcrumb mixture over the top of each halibut steak, pressing down gently to adhere.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- While the fish is baking, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the fresh spinach to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until wilted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the feta and basil crusted halibut with the garlic wilted spinach and a side of risotto.
Notes
Homemade breadcrumbs can be made by baking slices of bread at 300°F until dry, then crumbling them. Use any cut of halibut you prefer. Serve with risotto for a complete meal. The crust should be golden brown and the fish should flake easily when done.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 28
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 40
- Cholesterol: 80
