Garlic and Herb Oven-Fried Halibut, Garlic Fries, and Corn on the Cob

Would you believe that nothing here is actually fried? That this meal is actually quite reasonably healthy?

This recipe will not break the calorie bank, although it might just leave your breath rather garlicky, so have the breathmints ready and let's dive in!

We'll start with the french fries since they take the longest to cook, then get the fish going while the fries are in the oven and finish off with the corn. I'd like to thank Cooking Light for their recipes and inspiration as I continue to explore in my kitchen.

Garlic Fries
Sorry, can't claim credit for this one! You can find it here. These are actually surprisingly simple to make. You are mostly cutting up potatoes and cooking them for a long time. And they are delicious when done! But be careful to make sure that the butter is very hot in the pan before you toss the potatoes in or else you will end up with soggy fries. I turned my heat to about medium for this. Also, these are incredibly garlicky, so if you are not a fan, or have a big date later on, you might want to cut back on some of the cloves. But they are delicious with the garlic if you can handle it!

While the potatoes are baking in the oven, you can start on the fish.

Garlic and Herb Oven-Fried Halibut
I absolutely love Halibut. It is rich and light all at the same time, and somehow uniquely "summer." It does not have a strong flavor in and of itself, however, so you must add something to it. In this case, we are "oven frying" it to give it a crispy outside and warm, almost melt-worthy, inside.

See the basics here. You can always use regular breadcrumbs if you cannot find panko, but in this recipe it definitely tastes better with the Japanese version. Try to track down the panko if you can! Unlike regular bread crumbs, panko is almost mini pieces of bread that have been grated, providing the crunch that makes this fish taste as if it has been lightly fried.

Basically, you are dredging the fish to coat it, browning it, and then baking. It took a bit longer than 6 minutes per side for my fish to bake through since it was a thicker piece, so always make sure to test your fish before assuming it's done. Do not overcook, however, or the fish will dry out. As the fish is baking, turn to your vegetable.

Corn on the Cob
For the final step of this dinner, we are simply ordering up a basic corn on the cob. Peel your cobs, breaking off the stem at the end if it remains. Wrap each cob in wax paper. Microwave at 2.5 minutes per ear. Presto, you're done! Serve with fake butter or just enjoy plain like I do!