Almond-Crusted Halibut

Ingredients

• ½ cup plus 2 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 1- to 1-½-lb. skinless halibut fillet (preferably 1 inch thick), cut into 4 pieces and patted dry
• 2 tsp. finely grated lemon zest
• 1 medium shallot, minced
• 2 large eggs
• 1-½ cups toasted slivered almonds, finely chopped
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• + 4 more ingredients
• • 4-½ oz. (1 cup) all-purpose flour
  • 1 Tbs. chopped fresh tarragon leaves
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice (from 1 large lemon)
  • 5 oz. (8 cups) mixed salad greens

Line up three medium bowls on the counter. Whisk the flour, 2 tsp. salt, and 1 tsp. pepper in the first; lightly beat the eggs in the second; and mix the almonds, lemon zest, and 1/2 tsp. salt in the third. Lightly season both sides of the fish with salt and pepper. Dredge each piece in the flour...

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