Halibut with Pine Nut and Parmesan Crust

[Kitchen Witch]

Halibut with Pine Nut and Parmesan Crust

Serves 4

Take advantage of halibut season using this recipe.

* 1/2 cup pine nuts, coarsely chopped 120 ml
* 4 Tbsp. freshly grated Parmesan cheese 60 ml
* 1 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh basil 15 ml
* 1 clove garlic, minced 1
* 1 Tbsp. olive oil 15 ml
* 4 6-oz. (165-g) halibut filets 4
* salt to taste

Preheat the oven to 425ºF (220ºC). Combine the pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, basil, garlic and olive oil. Place the halibut filets on a baking sheet and season with salt. Pat the pine nut mixture onto the halibut, pressing lightly to make it adhere. Bake in the middle of the oven for 10-15 minutes, until the fish is opaque all the way through.

Carbohydrates per Recipe: 11.64
Carbohydrates per Serving: 2.2
Carbohydrates per serving, minus fiber: 1.9