Almond Crusted Halibut with Mango Basil Sauce

from "The Yachting Chef," Epicurean Traveler ,Vol.1#1

Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients:
4- 6 oz flaky white fish
1/2 c. chopped almonds (blanched)
1/4 c. heavy cream
1 T chopped shallots
3 large sprigs basil
1/2 mango diced up small
1/2 c. dry white wine
1/2 stick of butter
3 T olive oil
salt, pepper, lemon to taste

Method:
Heat oil in sauté pan.
Press filets onto chopped almonds, covering completely, brown on one side.
Turn and put pan in 425° F oven for 8 minutes or until done

Basil Sauce:
In small pan reduce white wine, shallots and cream with basil (stem included).
When sauce starts thickening and looks well-reduced stir in butter.
Turn off heat and season to taste

Toss in 1/2 of diced mango and let sit
Serve fish with sauce on top, sprinkle with remaining diced mango