Halibut With Tarragon-Lemon Breadcrumbs

During Lent, we are always looking for easy-to-prepare, economical recipes that offer a change of pace. This recipe definitely fits the bill! You can substitute cod for the halibut. Just toss fresh or stale bread in the food processor and pulse until coarse crumbs are formed.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons butter
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 1  cup  coarse  fresh breadcrumb
• 2  teaspoons  minced fresh tarragon
• 1  teaspoon  finely grated lemon zest
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
•  fresh ground black pepper
• 4 (5 ounce)  halibut fillets or 4 (5 ounce)  cod fish fillets
• 4  teaspoons mayonnaise
• 2  teaspoons  prepared horseradish
•  lemon wedge

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat, add garlic, and saute 1 minute. Add breadcrumbs, tarragon, lemon zest, salt and pepper. Stir well.
3. Place halibut on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Combine mayonnaise and horseradish; spread over each fillet. Top with crumbs, patting lightly to help them adhere. Bake 10-12 minutes, or until fish is tender and crumbs are golden.