Locals-only Halibut Olympia

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 3-4
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cups yellow onions, julienned
• salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, fresh ground
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese, shredded
• 1/4 teaspoon tabasco sauce
• 2 lbs boneless skinless halibut fillets
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon parsley, fresh

Recipe

• heat the oven to 375 degrees. in a medium sauté pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. add the onion and cook just until it's translucent, 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently. season with a pinch each of salt and pepper. set aside to cool completely.
• in a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice, worcestershire sauce, cheese and a few drops of tabasco. mix by hand until smooth. season with one-fourth teaspoons salt and a pinch of pepper to taste.
• butter the bottom of a 12-inch by 8-inch casserole and cover evenly with the onion. season the halibut with one-fourth teaspoons salt and a pinch of pepper and cut into 8 pieces. place the halibut fillets on top of the onion and spread with the seasoned mayonnaise.
• in a medium bowl, mix together the panko bread crumbs, butter and parsley, and season with one-eighth teaspoons salt and a pinch of pepper. sprinkle the topping over the mayonnaise. put the casserole in the oven and bake until the topping is golden and bubbles slightly, about 20 minutes. serve immediately.