Pepper Crusted Roasted Halibut with a Mint Sauce

Name: Pepper Crusted Roasted Halibut with a Mint Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE FISH:; 2 cups of panko (Japanese style bread crumbs); 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves; 2 tablespoons garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons coarsely ground black pepper; 4 tablespoons grated lemon zest; 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt; 4 tablespoons lemon olive oil; 8 halibut fillets, approximately 1-inch thick; FOR THE MINT SAUCE:; ½ cup sliced almonds, toasted; 2 cloves garlic; 4 cups loosely packed mint leaves; Olive oil

By Pascale Beale

Updated June 2026

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Pepper Crusted Roasted Halibut with a Mint Sauce

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Total Time 35-40 minutes

Difficulty Medium

Prep Time 15-20 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Mint is one of the herbs that encapsulates the summer season. Fresh, clean and invigorating it cleanses the palate and lightens dishes, leaving a pleasant cool taste in one's mouth.

The common name of most plants from the genus menthe, it has been cultivated for millennia. It was brought to England by the Romans who used to, amongst other things, pickle it in vinegar. Its medicinal and culinary uses are spread though centuries of cookbooks and it features strongly in English and Middle Eastern food. In Greek mythology it is said that Prosperina, consort of the god Pluto, grew jealous of his attentions to the nymph Mintha and turned her into the plant, hence its name.

The dish captures the delights of this refreshing herb and pairs well with steamed green beans or sautéed snap peas.

Preparation

1
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
2
In a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs, thyme, garlic, pepper, lemon zest and salt.
3
Brush the halibut filets with the lemon oil and then dip in the bowl with the crumbs so that each side is lightly coated. Place on a baking sheet, reduce the oven to 400 degrees and bake for about 17-20 minutes
4
To make the sauce grind the almonds in a blender, then add the garlic and blend again. Then add mint leaves and enough oil until it catches to create a herb paste that is not too thick.
5
Remove from oven and serve on warm plates with mint sauce.

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Pepper Crusted Roasted Halibut with a Mint Sauce

Preparation

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