Halibut Parmesan

Directions

1. 1
   Special equipment: 3 shallow dishes
2. 2
   Put an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
3. 3
   Pat the halibut dry with a paper towel.
4. 4
   Spread the flour in 1 shallow dish, beat the egg with 2 tablespoons water in another, and put the Parmesan cheese in a third.
5. 5
   Heat a medium oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat.
6. 6
   Add the butter or oil and heat until hot but not smoking.
7. 7
   Meanwhile, coat the halibut with flour, shaking off the excess; repeat with the egg mixture and Parmesan.
8. 8
   Add the fish to the pan and cook until golden on both sides, 1 to 2 minutes per side.
9. 9
   Transfer the skillet to the oven and cook until slightly crispy, 4 to 5 minutes.
10. 10
    Serve hot.