Coconut Macadamia Encrusted Halibut Food

COCONUT MACADAMIA NUT-CRUSTED HALIBUT

Steps:

• In a wide, shallow bowl, mix the coconut and crushed macadamia nuts together.
• Heat the butter and/or oil in a skillet on medium heat, spinning the pan to make sure it coats the entire base.
• Salt and pepper fish on all sides, then coat on all sides whatever you're using as your "glue" (using your fingers or a pastry brush).
• Dredge each piece of fish in the coconut mixture on all sides, pressing firmly to help the mixture stick to the fish. Place each piece of fish into your skillet. If you have any coconut mixture remaining, toss it into the pan on one side so that it's easy to remove later. Cover and let cook until you notice the coconut mixture beginning to brown on the bottom.
• Flip each piece of fish to the other side and let brown. If your fish is thick, brown the sides as well. Continue cooking until an instant-read thermometer reaches 145° F. You can also tell the fish is done when it begins to flake in the center. This messes up the "look" of the finished product, but sometimes I'm more worried about just getting dinner on the table than what it looks like!
• Top with more cilantro if desired. Enjoy!

MACADAMIA NUT CRUSTED HALIBUT WITH FRESH HERBS AND COCONUT SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350˚F and place oven rack in center position.
• Grease a baking sheet with cooking oil spray. Place jalapeno halves cut side down on prepared baking sheet. Roast in the oven until the skins are bubbly and are charred in some places, about 10 minutes. Remove from oven and transfer to a zip-top bag. Seal and set aside for 10 minutes. Keep the oven on.
• In a small saucepan, bring coconut milk to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened and reduced to 1/2 cup, about 20 minutes. Keep warm on low heat.
• Add breadcrumbs and nuts to a food processor, and pulse until a crumbly mixture forms. Add mixture to a shallow, wide-mouthed bowl and stir in parsley and chives.
• In a shallow bowl, beat the egg and 1 tablespoon water to make an egg wash.
• Season both sides of the fish fillets with salt and pepper.
• Dredge each fillet in egg wash, then coat completely in the breadcrumb mixture.
• Heat oil in a nonstick oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot and shimmering, add fish to pan.
• Saute the fish until golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer pan to the oven and roast for 5 minutes, until fish is cooked through, golden on the outside, and flaky on the inside. Remove from the oven.
• While the fish is cooking, peel the skins off the jalapenos. Add jalapenos to a cleaned out food processor or blender along with the reduced coconut milk, lime juice, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Blend until smooth.
• Divide the warm coconut sauce between four plates. Place a halibut fillet on each plate and garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Serve immediately.

MACADAMIA CRUSTED HALIBUT OVEN ROASTED ASPARAGUS SPICY MANGO SALSA, PONZU SAUCE, COCONUT STICKY RICE

Steps:

• Lay the 4 pieces of halibut on a clean work surface. Season each piece with the salt, pepper, and cayenne. Using a brush, quickly spread a thin layer of the egg whites on top of the fish and then sprinkle over the chopped macadamia nuts. Press the nuts into the fish to secure. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Heat a large saute pan coated with the oil to medium heat. Place 2 pieces (or 4 if the pan is big enough) of the fish, macadamia side-down, in the pan and sear for 3 to 4 minutes, until the macadamias are golden brown. Flip the fish and cook for another 3 minutes. Repeat the process with the 2 remaining pieces of fish. Place all 4 pieces of fish in a baking dish and cook in the oven for another 8 to 10 minutes.
• Form the Rice into a small flat disk in the center of the plate. Spoon some of the Salsa on top of the rice. Lean the fish against the rice and drizzle the sauce around the plate. Place the Asparagus against the fish and garnish with the Garlic Chips.
• In a large bowl filled with water, soak the rice for 24 hours in the refrigerator. Fit a colander or steamer lined with leaves (lotus, banana, Napa) inside of a large stockpot filled with water and add the rice to the colander. Make sure that the water is not touching the colander. Steam the rice for about 25 to 30 minutes. When the rice is soft, remove it from the colander and place it into a large mixing bowl. Add the coconut flakes and milk to the rice and season with the salt, pepper, and sugar. Set aside.
• In a medium mixing bowl, add the pineapple, mango, papaya, jalapeno, lime juice, and red onion. Toss gently and season with salt and pepper.
• Prepare a saute pan over medium heat. Sweat the shallots, garlic, and 1 tablespoon of the butter, about 4 to 5 minutes. Add the ponzu, mirin, dashi, salt, and pepper and allow to boil. Remove from heat and pour in a blender. Add the miso, blend and add the remaining tablespoon of butter.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In an oven proof saute pan, combine the asparagus, garlic oil, salt and pepper and roast in the oven for about 5 minutes, until the asparagus are tender.
• Prepare a saucepan over high heat and add the oil and the garlic. When the garlic becomes golden brown, remove from the heat. Strain the garlic and reserve both the garlic and the oil.
• Wipe the kelp with a damp towel and then place it into a medium sized pot filled with water. Heat the water just before boiling, remove the pot from the heat, and remove the kelp. Place the bonito flakes in the water and allow them to settle to the bottom of the pot. Strain out the bonito flakes.

COCONUT MACADAMIA ENCRUSTED HALIBUT

Steps:

• pre-heat oven to 425.
• combine coconut milk and 1/4 cup of honey in a baking dish.
• marinate halibut in the mixture for 30 minutes or longer.
• in the mean time, place macadamia nuts in food processor until finely crushed.
• combine bread crumbs, macadamia nuts and coconut shavings on a large plate or platter.
• roll halibut steaks in bread crumb mixture, and transfer to a greased baking dish or cookie sheet.
• combine remaining honey and butter in a small bowl and microwave for 30 seconds (or until liquid).
• drizzle over halibut.
• bake for 15 minutes uncovered, or until cooked through.

MACADAMIA NUT CRUSTED MAHI MAHI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. In a medium bowl, stir together the nuts, panko, flour, and butter. Set aside.
• Place a piece of aluminum foil on a baking sheet and brush it liberally with vegetable oil. Place the mahi mahi on the foil and sprinkle each fillet with salt and pepper on both sides. Bake for 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and brush each fillet with the coconut milk. Divide the nut mixture among the tops of the 4 fillets, patting the mixture to spread and adhere to the fillets. Return to the oven and bake for 5 to 10 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
• Remove from the oven and allow to stand 10 minutes before serving.