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Cornflake-Crusted Halibut with Chile-Cilantro Aioli

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Cornflake-Crusted Halibut with Chile-Cilantro Aioli
Becky Luigart-Stayner; Jan Gautro
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We gave this recipe our highest rating. Make the mayonnaise-based aioli ahead, if you like. To crush the cornflakes, place them in a zip-top plastic bag, seal, and press with a rolling pin.

Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 fish fillet, about 1 tablespoon mayonnaise mixture, and 1 lemon wedge)

Ingredients

  • Aioli:
  • 2  tablespoons  minced fresh cilantro
  • 3  tablespoons  fat-free mayonnaise
  • 1  serrano chile, seeded and minced
  • 1  garlic clove, minced

  • Fish:
  • 1  cup  fat-free milk
  • 1  large egg white, lightly beaten
  • 2  cups  cornflakes, finely crushed
  • 1/4  cup  all-purpose flour
  • 1/2  teaspoon  salt
  • 1/4  teaspoon  black pepper
  • 2  tablespoons  olive oil
  • 4  (6-ounce) halibut fillets
  • Lemon wedges

Preparation

To prepare aioli, combine first 4 ingredients, stirring well.

To prepare fish, combine milk and egg white in a shallow dish, stirring well with a whisk. Combine cornflakes, flour, salt, and black pepper in a shallow dish.

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Dip fish in milk mixture; dredge in cornflake mixture. Add fish to pan; cook 4 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Serve with mayonnaise mixture and lemon wedges.

Nutritional Information

Calories:
367 (27% from fat)
Fat:
11.2g (sat 1.6g,mono 6.3g,poly 1.9g)
Protein:
40.8g
Carbohydrate:
25.1g
Fiber:
2.2g
Cholesterol:
56mg
Iron:
2.4mg
Sodium:
645mg
Calcium:
166mg
Lia Mack Huber, Cooking Light, MARCH 2004

Member Ratings and Reviews

5 stars
Robin
This recipe was so easy and delicious! I will be trying this with other types of fish as well. My picky boyfriend even loved it. This is a keeper.07/21/09

5 stars

This is my absolute favorite fish recipe on this site. I've used both halibut and sea bass and they are both excellent! The aioli sauce makes the dish and the cornflake crust is to die for when cooked properly. You must try this!03/25/09