I'm always looking for something good to do with fish, as we try to eat it at least once a week. Fish high in omega 3s is great for your heart and as February is American heart month, I thought I would share this delicious recipe.  I found this in October 2011 Bon Appetit and it just looked so pretty I had to try it. 

This is also a good recipe for those a little apprehensive about cooking fish.  You just plop it on a baking sheet lined with parchment or a silicone liner, top it, and bake it, no flipping to worry about.  Matcha powder is one of the ingredients, and you may have some trouble finding it in a regular grocery store.  An Asian market will probably be your best bet.  I ended up forgetting to stop in and grab some, so I used some cilantro instead for its herbal quality and I'll tell you it worked really well. 

So here's my modified recipe:
1/2 c raw pistachios, toasted
2 T cilantro
1/2 tsp sugar
2T Panko bread crumbs
1/2 tsp lemon zest
1 T unsalted butter, melted
Salt and Pepper, to taste
4 Halibut fillets or Mahi Mahi, or other firm white fish
Extra Virgin Olive Oil, for drizzling

Preheat oven to 400.
In a food processor, grind pistachios, cilantro, and sugar, 15 seconds.  Add Panko, zest and butter and pulse until combined (do not form into a paste). 
Season fish on both sides with salt, pepper, and olive oil.  Place on parchment lined sheet pan and pat 1/4 of the mixture on each fillet.  Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until just opaque in the center. 

This was a really quick week night dinner.  The pistachios gave a nice crunchy crust, and let's be honest, who doesn't like pistachios.  There was also a nice sweetness that was really very pleasant.  I just served it with some steamed brown rice and a nice salad on the side.  I'm looking forward to trying it again soon and using the Matcha powder.  Enjoy!