Halibut Panko Fried Cheeks

By pattie_d

Halibut cheeks are truly tender, flavorful morsels. I don't like to use too many herbs or spices with them just let the natural flavor come through. You could add some garlic to the pan or mix in some fresh dill - it's up to you. This is how I enjoy them served with some Tartar sauce & an additional wedge of lemon. You may substitute regular bread crumbs but Panko are better

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb halibut, cheeks rinsed and dried on a paper towel
• 3/4 cup panko
• 4 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 lemon
• salt & pepper
• 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine or 2 tablespoons olive oil

Preparation

Step 1

Directions:

1 Mix the Panko crumbs and Parmesan cheese together.

2 Salt & Pepper the cheeks on both sides.

3 Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the cheeks and dip in the Panko crumb mixture, press so the crumbs adhere, flip the cheeks and repeat with the lemon & crumbs.

4 Heat butter (marg/oil) in a pan over medium high heat, Fry the cheeks apprx 3 minutes each side or until they are golden and cooked through.

5 Do not over cook them.