Panko Fried Halibut Cheeks
"Halibut cheeks are truly tender, flavorful morsels. I don't like to use too many herbs or spices with them just let the natural flavor come through. You could add some garlic to the pan or mix in some fresh dill - it's up to you. This is how I enjoy them served with some Tartar sauce & an additional wedge of lemon. You may substitute regular bread crumbs but Panko are better"
photo by Bergy
- Ready In:
- 18mins
- Ingredients:
- 6
- Serves:
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2
ingredients
- 1⁄2 lb halibut, cheeks rinsed and dried on a paper towel
- 3⁄4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 4 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 lemon
- salt & pepper
- 2 2 tablespoons margarine or 2 tablespoons olive oil
directions
- Mix the Panko crumbs and Parmesan cheese together.
- Salt & Pepper the cheeks on both sides.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the cheeks and dip in the Panko crumb mixture, press so the crumbs adhere, flip the cheeks and repeat with the lemon & crumbs.
- Heat butter (marg/oil) in a pan over medium high heat, Fry the cheeks apprx 3 minutes each side or until they are golden and cooked through.
- Do not over cook them.
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Reviews
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I think this may be my favorite halibut recipe yet. I am one who loves to actually taste the halibut. The light seasoning and panko totally complement this fish for me. I added a dash of crushed red pepper, parmesan and garlic powder to the panko mixture. Used garlic flavoried EVOO to sautee in. PERFECTION! The lemon is key here and stole the show! Will definitely make again and again! -
I always know I can count on Bergy for a fabulous recipe! We have had these at a favorite restaurant, but this recipe is even better! Thanks for Sharing! -
I mess this recipe tonight and basically it was flavorful. However, when I turned the cheeks to cook on the other side, all the panko fell off in the pan. I think a dip in the lemon juice and then egg and then the panko would have held better. Or do you have some advice for me? -
This was great! I needed a recipe for my last pound of halibut cheeks and found this one. Now I'm sad I don't have any left so I can make this again tomorrow! My kids and I loved it, and even my non-fish-eating DH liked it.
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Bergy
Small town in the Okanagan, B.C.
On January 10 2010 I will celebrate 9 years of Life with Zaar. I can't imagine being without it! It has become part of my daily routine.
I feel very privileged to be one of the hosts on the Photo Forum. Taking photos of my culinary efforts is a full time hobby and I love it. My friends all know what to expect when they come to dinner "Are you finished taking pictures?" or "Did you get a photo of so & so?" I never let them wait too long and the food is NEVER cold! I now have over 6000 photos on Zaar - some fairly good and some definitely not so good. I am happy to say that practice does help.
My roots are in Vancouver BC Canada - a very beautiful city that holds many wonderful memories for me. In 1990, I decided that for my retirement years I may want to settle in a smaller community and found a slice of heaven in the North Okanagan B.C. I love living here but every once in a while I miss the bright city lights, the Broadway shows and some of the small wonderful ethnic restaurants that Vancouver abounds in. That is easily resolved. I just take a trip to the coast, visit with friends for a weekend see a show and feast on Dim Sum or other specialty foods.
I am getting a bit long in the tooth but was a very adventurous person. I have river rafted Hell's Gate on the Fraser river, been up in a glider over Hawaii (no not a Hang Glider!), gone hot air ballooning in the Napa Valley & the Fraser Valley, driven dune buggies on the dunes in Oregon, Para sailing in Mexico and tried many other adventurous, challenging, fun things. I have yet to try bungee jumping or sky diving. I may do them yet. I love to travel and experience other cultures. Mexco has been a favorite haunt. I have visited that lovely country many many times. Australia is another favorite as is England!
In the past 16 months I have taken off 61 pounds and feel wonderful. I am off all medications and all systems are GO! In years I may be 79 but in spirit I am still in my forties. We are only as old as we allow ourselves to feel. Always think positive. Do something a bit challenging every day & always do something silly every day. Be a kid again! Laugh every day - it is internal jogging.
Here are a few of my photos
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