Best 10 Baked Halibut With Savory Sour Cream Sauce Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable flavors of our baked halibut, expertly prepared with a medley of tantalizing sauces. This culinary masterpiece features flaky and tender halibut fillets, perfectly baked to retain their delicate texture. Drizzled with a luscious savory sour cream sauce, each bite is a symphony of tangy and creamy flavors, complemented by the subtle sweetness of capers and fresh herbs.

For a zesty twist, try our lemon-herb sauce, boasting a vibrant blend of lemon zest, aromatic herbs, and a touch of white wine. Craving a rich and decadent treat? Our creamy dill sauce is sure to satisfy, featuring a velvety smooth texture and a burst of dill's distinctive flavor. Finally, our classic beurre blanc sauce elevates the halibut with its luxurious butteriness and a hint of acidity. No matter your preference, these sauces elevate the halibut to a culinary masterpiece, making it a delectable dish for any occasion.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BAKED HALIBUT SITKA



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Moist and delicious halibut is baked in a creamy topping with green onions and dill. This is the perfect recipe for dinner parties. Everybody loves this dish!

Provided by jalexandropoulos

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Halibut

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds halibut fillet, cut into 6 pieces
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 bunch green onions, chopped
½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup sour cream
1 teaspoon dried dill weed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C).
  • Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Season halibut with salt and ground black pepper.
  • Place halibut in the greased baking dish.
  • Combine green onions, mayonnaise, sour cream, and dill in a bowl.
  • Spread green onion mixture evenly over each halibut piece.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, about 20 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.9 calories, Carbohydrate 4.2 g, Cholesterol 71.7 mg, Fat 21.5 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 33.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 205 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

CHELE'S HALIBUT



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I credit this recipe to a deceased friend who had a knack for creating great meals. This is my favorite way to eat halibut and great dish to serve with crusty bread and salad for a company-ready meal.

Provided by Barbie

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Halibut

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds halibut steak, 1 1/2-inch thickness
1 cup sour cream
½ cup chopped green onions
2 tablespoons butter, softened
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
1 pinch dried dill weed
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Grease the inside of a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter.
  • Place halibut in the prepared baking dish.
  • Mix sour cream, green onions, butter, salt, white pepper, and dill in a bowl.
  • Spread sour cream mixture over halibut.
  • Bake halibut in preheated oven until fish flakes easily with a fork, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Remove halibut from the oven and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  • Place oven rack about 6 inches from broiler heat source and turn on oven's broiler.
  • Place under preheated broiler and broil until cheese is lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 461 calories, Carbohydrate 3.9 g, Cholesterol 130.8 mg, Fat 24 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 53.3 g, SaturatedFat 12.3 g, Sodium 593.1 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

CREAMY HALIBUT OLYMPIA



Creamy Halibut Olympia image

Baked Alaskan halibut in a creamy wine-caper sauce. Garnish with fresh dill, lemon, and paprika.

Provided by Brad

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Halibut

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound halibut fillets
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon butter
1 onion, chopped
½ cup dry white wine
½ cup sour cream
½ cup mayonnaise
2 cloves garlic, diced
1 ½ teaspoons seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
¼ teaspoon ground white pepper, or to taste
¼ teaspoon paprika, or to taste
1 sprig fresh dill, chopped, or more to taste
2 bunches green onions, chopped
¼ cup panko bread crumbs, or to taste
2 tablespoons drained capers, or to taste

Steps:

  • Season halibut fillets with salt and pepper.
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; add onion. Cook and stir until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add wine; simmer until slightly reduced but still juicy, about 5 minutes. Pour mixture into the bottom of a baking pan. Place seasoned halibut on top.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic, seafood seasoning, white pepper, paprika, and dill in a bowl. Season with salt. Pour on top of halibut. Sprinkle green onions, panko, and capers on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the fish flakes easily with a fork, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 515.5 calories, Carbohydrate 22.3 g, Cholesterol 67 mg, Fat 33.9 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 28.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 678.6 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

HALIBUT WITH CREAMY GARLIC AND HERB SAUCE



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This fresh dish is sure to please at your next dinner party! The red pepper flakes add a little kick, and toasted almonds add a delicious crunch. I like to serve this with orzo pasta or rice pilaf. This dish can also be made with fat-free half and half and low-sodium chicken broth for healthier options.

Provided by feeshette

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Halibut

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 19

4 (6 ounce) halibut fillets
1 tablespoon lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste
2 sprigs cilantro leaves
2 tablespoons butter
4 green onions, finely chopped
¼ cup red bell pepper, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
¼ cup dry white wine
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
1 teaspoon dried tarragon
1 cup chicken broth
½ cup half-and-half cream
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
¼ cup water
toasted slivered almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a shallow baking dish.
  • Rub the halibut fillets with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, then season with salt and pepper. Place the fillets into the prepared baking dish, then press the cilantro leaves onto the top of the halibut. Bake the halibut in the preheated oven until the fish flakes easily with a fork, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the green onions, red bell pepper, garlic, and red pepper flakes until the vegetables have softened, about 5 minutes. Pour in the white wine, and season with dill and tarragon. Simmer for 2 minutes, then add the chicken broth, half-and-half, Parmesan cheese, and remaining 1 tablespoon of lemon juice; season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then dissolve the flour into the water, and stir into the boiling sauce. Return to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer until the sauce has thickened, about 10 minutes. Spoon the sauce over the halibut to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409.7 calories, Carbohydrate 9.5 g, Cholesterol 91.2 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 43.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 342 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

HALIBUT SUPREME



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This recipe keeps halibut moist beyond belief! The sauce is delightfully rich, but not overpowering, with just a slight kick to it.

Provided by motherof5

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Halibut

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup sour cream
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon diced onion
⅛ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
2 pounds halibut steaks

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish.
  • In a bowl, mix the Cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, flour, lemon juice, onion, and cayenne pepper.
  • Arrange the halibut steaks in the prepared baking dish, and cover with the Cheddar cheese mixture.
  • Bake 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), and continue baking 15 minutes, or until fish is easily flaked with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 441.4 calories, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 88 mg, Fat 29.7 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 38.3 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 338.8 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

BAKED HALIBUT



Baked Halibut image

I got this easy baked halibut recipe from Sandy Schroth of the Puffin Bed & Breakfast in Gustavus, Alaska. -Edward Mahnke, Houston, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 pounds halibut steaks (1 inch thick)
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Paprika

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Place halibut in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Combine sour cream, cheese, butter, dill, salt and pepper; spoon over halibut. , Cover and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with paprika. Bake until fish just beings to flake easily with a fork, 10-15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378 calories, Fat 20g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 146mg cholesterol, Sodium 545mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 45g protein.

SOUR CREAM HALIBUT



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Make and share this Sour Cream Halibut recipe from Food.com.

Provided by QueenJellyBean

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 31m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup white wine
1 teaspoon salt
1 lb halibut fillet
2 cups fine breadcrumbs
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup onion, chopped
paprika

Steps:

  • Mix wine and salt. Pour over halibut and marinate at least one hour and up to 1 day.
  • Drain filets on paper towels.
  • Dip in bread crumbs and place in greased baking dish.
  • Combine mayo, sour cream and onion. Spread over the fish.
  • Sprinkle with remaining bread crumbs and then paprika.
  • Bake at 475 for 20-25 minutes or until done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 715.9, Fat 31.9, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 74.5, Sodium 1491.2, Carbohydrate 56.7, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 8.2, Protein 39.1

HALIBUT WITH CREAM SAUCE



Halibut with Cream Sauce image

"This is definitely a family favorite," Ginny reports from Ketchikan, Alaska. "I serve the flaky fish and rich white sauce alongside rice pilaf."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 tablespoons butter, cubed
1 medium onion, sliced and separated into rings
1-1/2 pounds halibut or salmon steaks
3/4 cup mayonnaise
3/4 cup sour cream
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
3/4 teaspoon dried basil
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Place butter and onion on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 34 in. x 18 in.). Cut fish into serving-size pieces, removing and discarding the bones. Place over the onion., In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream and seasonings. Set aside 1/2 cup for serving. Spoon the remaining sauce over fish. Sprinkle with bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Fold foil around fish and seal tightly. Grill, covered, over indirect medium heat for 15-20 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 572 calories, Fat 43g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 101mg cholesterol, Sodium 817mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 31g protein.

HALIBUT AND SOUR CREAM BAKE



Halibut and Sour Cream Bake image

Make and share this Halibut and Sour Cream Bake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Bev. E.

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 29m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (8 ounce) halibut steaks, 1 inch thick
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sliced green onion
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
red pepper
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  • Cut the halibut steaks into halves and arrange in a 6x10 inch baking dish.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the fish flakes easily.
  • Combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, green onions, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a bowl and mix well.
  • spoon over the fish and sprinkle with cheese.
  • Bake for 3-4 minutes longer or until the sauce is heated through.

BAKED HALIBUT WITH SOUR CREAM-DILL SAUCE



Baked Halibut with Sour Cream-Dill Sauce image

Simple fish recipe that can be prepared quickly and has a wonderful sauce on the side.

Provided by Lynette ! @breezermom

Categories     Fish

Number Of Ingredients 16

FISH
4 - 8-ounce halibut steaks
3/4 cup(s) chicken broth
3 tablespoon(s) butter, melted
1 clove(s) garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
1/4 teaspoon(s) dried marjoram
1/8 teaspoon(s) black pepper
1 - lemon, thinly sliced
2 teaspoon(s) fresh parsley, chopped
SOUR CREAM-DILL SAUCE
8 ounce(s) sour cream
1 tablespoon(s) white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon(s) celery salt
1 teaspoon(s) dried dillweed
1/2 teaspoon(s) sugar

Steps:

  • For the fish: Place steaks in an ungreased 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish. Pour broth over the steaks; drizzle with butter.
  • Sprinkle with the garlic, salt, marjoram, and pepper. Top with the lemon slices. Sprinkle with parsley.
  • Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes or until the fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Serve with the sauce.
  • For the sauce, combine all ingredients. Chill.

Tips:

  • Choose the right halibut: Look for halibut fillets that are firm and have a mild, slightly sweet flavor.
  • Don't overcook the halibut: Halibut is a delicate fish that cooks quickly. Overcooking will make it tough and dry.
  • Use a good quality sour cream: The sour cream sauce is a key component of this dish. Be sure to use a good quality sour cream that is thick and creamy.
  • Add some fresh herbs: Fresh herbs, such as dill or parsley, can add a nice flavor to the sour cream sauce.
  • Serve with your favorite sides: Baked halibut with savory sour cream sauce can be served with a variety of sides, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice.

Conclusion:

Baked halibut with savory sour cream sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The halibut is cooked to perfection and the sour cream sauce is rich and creamy. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

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