Pretzel Walnut Crusted Halibut

Preheat oven to 450 F.

Add pretzels and walnuts to a food processor and blend until they are small crumbs. If you don’t have a food processor you can crush the mixture with a rolling pin in a Ziplock bag. Empty the crumbs into a small bowl and add the lemon pepper.

In an oven safe saute pan add 1 tablespoon of butter and melt it over medium heat.

In another bowl add the other 1 tablespoon of butter and put in the microwave until melted, about 15 seconds.

Pat the halibut with a paper towel on both sides. Sprinkle both sides with salt. Brush both sides of the halibut with the melted butter. Pat down both sides of the halibut generously with the pretzel walnut mixture.

Put it into the pan and cook for about 45 seconds on each side just to get a good sear. Then place pan in the oven for 8 minutes total, flipping halfway through the cooking time.

Serve over rice or greens.

Note: Cooking time may vary. Cook in the oven for 10 minutes per 1/3 inch thickness.