Red Lobster's Crunchy Bacon Crusted Halibut

Red Lobster's Crunchy Bacon Crusted Halibut





4 halibut fillets - (8 oz ea)

6 slices bacon

1/2 cup Asian panko crumbs or flakes -- see * Note

3 tablespoons melted margarine or butter

Seasoned salt -- to taste

Freshly-ground black pepper -- to taste



* Note: Panko is a type of light breading or coating that can be found in

most Asian markets.



Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Cook the bacon, then chop or crumble and set

aside.



Brush both sides of fish with melted butter and place in a shallow baking

dish. Arrange so that fillets are not touching. Sprinkle lightly with

seasoned salt and pepper.



In a mixing bowl place bacon pieces, crumbs, and melted butter. Mix well

to evenly distribute butter. Spread crust evenly over the tops of the

fillets and press lightly.



Place just enough water in the pan to cover the bottom, do not place too

much so that the topping on the fish is affected. Bake for 8 to 10

minutes or until fish is no longer transparent.



This recipe yields 4 servings.