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Matcha-Pistachio Crusted White Fish
Matcha-pistachio crusted white fish makes delicious use of the verdant green tea powder in a restaurant-quality main that you can enjoy on any given weeknight.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- Cooking spray
- 3 Tbsp. finely crushed pistachios
- 2 tsp. matcha (green tea powder)
- 1 tsp. lemon zest
- 1 tsp. honey
- 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil (divided)
- 2 Tbsp. panko (Japenese bread crumbs)
- 4 6-oz. skinless, boneless firm white fish fillets (such as halibut or cod)
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 450°F. Spray rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.
- 2
Combine pistachios, matcha, lemon zest, honey, and 1 Tbsp. of the oil in small bowl; set aside.
- 3
Brush fish fillets with remaining 1 Tbsp. oil; sprinkle with salt. Place fish on prepared baking sheet. Spoon matcha-pistachio mixture atop fish, dividing equally and pressing to adhere. Bake fish until just opaque in center, about 10 minutes, depending on thickness. Serve with sides of choice.