Crusted Skillet Halibut Steaks With Chile-cilanto Aioli

Total Time: 28 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 8 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup milk
• 1 large egg, slightly beaten
• 2 cups finely crushed corn flakes (measure 2 cups crushed)
• 1/4 cup flour
• 2 teaspoons seasoning salt
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper (or to taste, or use black pepper)
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
• 4 -6 tablespoons oil
• 4 (6 ounce) halibut steaks
• 1 lemon, cut into four wedges
• 4 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
• 6 -7 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 serrano chili, seeded and minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh minced garlic (or to taste)
• salt (optional)

Recipe

• 1 for the aioli; mix all ingredients in a bowl and adjust to taste; chill until ready to use.
• 2 for the fish; in a small bowl whisk the milk and egg together; trensfer to a shallow dish.
• 3 in a shallow dish; mix the cornflake crumbs, flour, seasoned salt, black pepper, garlic powder and cayenne (if using).
• 4 heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• 5 dip the halibut steaks into the egg/milk mixture and then coat well in the cornflakes mixture; using you hands pat down the mixture firmly to adhear to the fish.
• 6 fry the fish for about 4 minutes on each side, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
• 7 serve with the aioli and lemon wedges.