Crunchy Pepper/Parm Crusted Halibut

Need a new flare on seafood other than grilling or baking? For my friends with children, ever feel like you cook two meals? One for the adults and one for the kids? Well here is a twist on fish sticks that everyone will love, its fresh, not processed, easy and FUN! 

Crunchy Pepper/Parm Crusted Halibut with Cherry Tomato-Basil Sauce 

Sauce:

2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin is best) 

2 cloves chopped garlic (two tablespoons of the kind in the jar already chopped)

1 large shallot chopped 

1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved 

A few leaves of basil torn

S&P

Fish:

2/3 cup cornmeal 

1/4 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese 

lots of coarse black pepper 

Four Halibut Fillets (8 oz each) 

Olive Oil for frying 

Store-bought balsamic drizzle (or make your own reduce 1/2 cup vinegar with 2 tablespoons brown sugar until syrupy) for topping 

Heat 2 tablespoons Olive Oil in the skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and shallot and stir for a couple of minutes. Add the tomatoes and basil, season with S&P and cook to break down the tomatoes (about 10-15 minutes)

*** to make this SUPER fast and easy- get a jar of already made tomato sauce but I promise this taste better**

Mix the corneal with the cheese and pepper. Add the fish and turn to coat. Heat a thin layer of olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the fish and cook turning once until crisp and brown all over (8-10minutes) 

Top the fish with the tomato sauce and a little balsamic drizzle

For the kids you might want to cut them up and make it like a dipping sauce!! Any kid who has ever had any contact with me and I have had my influence on... LOVES to dip!! 

** You could pair this with angel hair pasta or just fresh greens steamed or blanched or your favorite salad**

ENJOY!