Baked Halibut Recipe

This baked halibut recipe with chickpea crumb topping is inspired by an old local restaurant's Italian breadcrumb topping called à la Louis.

My father used to love to go out to dinner. One of his favorite restaurants was Louis Tambellini's, located near downtown Pittsburgh. It was Italian, as the name suggests, but also had a great selection of fresh seafood and American cuisine. Sadly, the restaurant closed its doors in 2007, and a month prior to my father's passing.

Today I'm sharing a baked fish recipe with a nod to Tambellini's restaurant. One of their signature preparations was À la Louis Style. As I recall, it was a tasty Italian bread crumb topping on the fish of your choice.

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Baked Halibut with Chickpea Crumb Topping

I chose a nice piece of fresh Halibut. It has a great taste with a nice, light, and flaky texture. It's rich in protein, low in fat, and a great source of omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals.

À la Louis was definitely a traditional breadcrumb topping, but I found these chickpea crumbs in the grocery store and decided to try them.  I think this crust works best on a good white fish, but it doesn't have to be halibut. Using it on tilapia or cod would work well, too.

After checking the nutritional panel, I found that they are not any better than bread crumbs in regard to calories, carbs, protein, or fiber. However, they are gluten-free, and they don't have any added ingredients.

I'm always trying to add more fish to our diet, and we often eat salmon, but this was a great change of pace.

Other ideas for this baked fish topping:

• Go ahead and use regular breadcrumbs or panko - flavored or unflavored
• Add Parmesan, Romano, or other grated cheese
• Add different fresh herbs like fresh dill, thyme, chives, or cilantro
• Use lemon zest or any other citrus zest
• Try a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little spice in the mix

I served the baked halibut over wilted spinach with lemon slices on the side. However, this would be great with any veggies, such as asparagus, carrots, green beans, or a starch like whipped potatoes.

This baked halibut recipe with chickpea crust was great for a quick and tasty meal. And, it brings back fond memories of my dad.