Healthy Dinner Kick

My hiatus from teaching high school science is over and as the new school year approaches, I am looking to develop new eating habits. One of my goals is to eat healthy dinners, since fish and chips, cheese enchiladas and cheeseburgers are on heavy lunch rotation in the school cafeteria.

Last night I found some great halibut at my local Safeway and decided to get creative. Here's what I came up with: Crunchy Halibut with Basil Corn Saute.

For the halibut:

1. Brush the fish with a mix of equal parts Dijon and olive oil.
2. In another bowl mix a small handful of Panko breadcrumbs, 1/2 a lemon's zest, 1 tbsp chopped parsley, and a crushed garlic clove. Dredge the fish in this mix.
3. Let the fish brown in a skillet using equal parts oil and butter (hey, I said healthy, not starving).

For the basil corn saute:

1. Caramelize one onion cut into fine rounds.
2. Add 2 ears of cut corn.
3. When the corn is cooked and the onions are soft, add one minced garlic clove, 2 tbsp of chopped basil, and 2 large diced tomatoes. Saute until tomatoes are cooked but not falling apart.
4. Season to taste.

Optional Aoli Sauce to top the fish:
1. In a bowl, mix 2 tbsp of mayo, 1 squeeze of a lemon, 1 tbsp chopped parsley, 1/2 a lemon's zest, 1 minced garlic clove, salt and pepper to taste.
2. Sprinkle in paprika for color and smokiness.