- 1/2 cup no salt added pistachios
- 12 oz halibut or other mild, white fish fillet
- 1 tsp grated lemon zest
- 3 tbsp soft chevre, or goat cheese, with herbs
- 1 tbsp milk
- Lemon slices and parsley for garnish
Use a blender to chop the pistachios until they are the size of very coarse breadcrumbs. Combine with the lemon zest and spread on a plate or waxed paper.
Mix one tablespoon of the cheese with milk until it is smooth and put in a pie plate or flat dish.
Cut fish into two portions, then rinse and pat dry. Dip the fish first in the cheese and milk mixture, then in the pistachio crumbs, coating both sides. Lay the fish on a baking pan sprayed with non-stick spray and put in a preheated oven at 400°F.
Bake for 8 minutes, until almost done. Remove the fish from the oven and top with the remaining cheese. Return the fish to the oven for about 5 more minutes, until the cheese is very soft and the fish flakes easily. Garnish with lemon and parsley. Makes two servings.
Nutrition Facts (per serving): Calories: 162, Fat: 7 grams, Saturated fat: 1.5 grams, Cholesterol: 35 mg, Sodium: 73 mg, Carbohydrate: 2.5 grams, Fiber: 1, Protein: 21 grams
