Mijipjewey Ta'n Wejiaq Apaqtuk

Recipe by Helen Sylliboy – Eskasoni, Unama’ki

Ingredients:

• 1½ lbs halibut fillets
• 1 egg white, beaten stiff
• Seasoned bread crumbs (for dipping)
• ¼ cup green onions, chopped
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• ¼ cup sliced almonds (optional)
• ½ cup sour cream*
• Dash of paprika

Instructions:

Prepare the Halibut:

1. Dip the halibut fillets into seasoned bread crumbs.
2. Place the breaded fillets in a shallow baking dish and set aside.

Make the Sauce:

3. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise with lemon juice.
4. Add the sour cream and blend well.
5. Gently fold in the beaten egg white.

Assemble and Bake:

6. Sprinkle the fillets with chopped green onions.
7. Spoon the mayonnaise mixture over the fish.
8. Sprinkle with sliced almonds (optional) and paprika.
9. Bake at 400°F for 20-25 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily.