Gloucester Baked Halibut - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 garlic cloves, peeled
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning the fish
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 cup crushed saltine crackers
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1 cup grated white cheddar cheese
6 to 8-ounce skinless halibut fillet (168-224 g)

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 400\u00b0F (204\u00b0C). Add garlic and salt to olive oil in its measuring cup. Let steep for 30 minutes (or longer, time permitting).
2. Place the saltines and thyme in a medium bowl. Pour in a quarter cup of infused olive oil, leaving the sliced garlic behind in the cup. Coat all of the crumbs with olive oil. Fold in cheese.
3. Spread crumbs on a plate. Brush each fish fillet all over with remaining oil and season with salt. Use any oil left in the cup to grease a rimmed baking sheet. Roll fish on all sides in the crumbs, pressing to coat well and trying to use all of the crumbs. Put fish on a baking sheet, leaving an inch or so between each fillet.
4. Bake until crumbs are crisp and golden and fish is cooked through, about 20 minutes. Serve immediately.