Embark on a culinary journey to the Basque region of Spain with our Basque-style halibut, a delectable dish that showcases the region's love for fresh seafood and vibrant flavors. This recipe combines tender halibut fillets, slow-cooked white beans, and a vibrant herb sauce to create a symphony of textures and tastes. Alongside this main course, we also present two additional recipes: a refreshing tomato and cucumber salad, perfect for a light and healthy side dish, and a classic crème brûlée, a dessert that adds a touch of sweetness and elegance to your meal. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and experience the culinary wonders of the Basque Country.
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BAKED HALIBUT WITH ARUGULA SALSA VERDE
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 9h35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Position an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- For the fish topping: Mix the chives, parsley and lemon zest in a small bowl. Cover and chill. This can be prepared 4 hours ahead, but keep chilled.
- For the baked halibut: Coat the halibut fillets all over with the olive oil. Place the fish on a rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle with the salt, pepper and chive-lemon topping, pressing slightly to adhere. Bake the fish just until opaque in the center, 9 to 10 minutes. Transfer 1 fish fillet to each of 4 plates. Spoon the Arugula Salsa Verde alongside. Serve with the lemon wedges, if using.
- Stir the arugula, parsley, olive oil, capers, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt and red pepper together in a small bowl. Cover and chill. The salsa can be prepared 4 hours ahead, but let it stand at room temperature 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 349 calorie, Fat 23 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 85 milligrams, Sodium 1219 milligrams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fiber 1 grams, Protein 32 grams, Sugar 1 grams
PAN-SEARED HALIBUT WITH SALSA VERDE
Categories Sauté Quick & Easy Dinner Halibut Summer Cilantro Parsley Gourmet Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Serves 2
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Grate enough zest from lemon to measure 1/2 teaspoon and squeeze 2 tablespoons juice. Chop capers and in a small bowl whisk together with zest, lemon juice, garlic, and salt and pepper to taste. Add 1/4 cup oil in a slow stream, whisking constantly until blended. Whisk in herbs.
- Pat halibut dry and season with salt and pepper. In a nonstick skillet heat remaining tablespoon oil over moderate heat until hot but not smoking and cook halibut, turning once, until golden brown on both sides and just cooked through, about 7 minutes total. Serve halibut topped with salsa verde and garnished with lemon wedges.
Tips:
- For the freshest and best-tasting halibut, choose fish that is wild-caught and sustainably sourced.
- If you can't find fresh halibut, frozen halibut is a good option. Just be sure to thaw it completely before cooking.
- To ensure that the halibut cooks evenly, use a heavy-bottomed skillet or pan.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the halibut. If you're cooking a lot of fish, cook it in batches.
- To prevent the halibut from sticking to the pan, use a little bit of olive oil or butter.
- Cook the halibut until it is just opaque in the center. Overcooking will make the fish tough and dry.
- Serve the halibut immediately with the white beans and herb sauce.
Conclusion:
Basque-style halibut with white beans and herb sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The halibut is cooked to perfection and the white beans and herb sauce add a flavorful and creamy touch. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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