Coconut Crusted Halibut

1 pkg (14oz) flaked sweetened coconut

1 cup panko bread crumbs (plain bread crumbs will work)

1 1/2 cups flour (I use whole wheat)

2 teaspoons ground ginger

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp onion powder

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

6 eggs

2-3 lbs halibut, cut into small chunks

2 quarts cooking oil

In a medium bowl, combine coconut & bread crumbs. In a second medium bowl, beat eggs. In a third meduim bowl, combine flour & spices.

Heat oil in a large pot to 375 degrees (high-medium temp). Coat halibut pieces first in the flour mixture, then dip and coat in egg, and then toss in coconut. Fry in oil until golden brown. Drain on paper towels or newspaper. Skim oil occasionally to remove excess coconut as it will burn.



Panko Halibut

This is a favorite at our house. Its super simple (so simple I'm not sure why I'm posting it), but also can be time consuming. If you've got the time and the patience to make it, you will be very pleased with the results!

1 box of Panko, Japanese style breading (you can usually find it in the Oriental section in the grocery store.)

flour

2 eggs

1 to 2 tablespoons milk

oil for frying, I use canola

Halibut, cut into 1 inch cubes

Dip the halibut into flour, coat well, shake off the excess. Dip into egg then toss in panko crumbs. Fry until golden brown. Drain onto newspaper or parer towels.