Indulge in the delectable flavors of halibut meuniere, a classic French dish that combines tender halibut fillets with a rich and flavorful brown butter sauce. This culinary masterpiece is sure to tantalize your taste buds with its crispy exterior and flaky, succulent interior. Prepared with care and precision, our collection of halibut meuniere recipes offers a variety of options to suit your preferences, whether you favor a traditional approach or a contemporary twist. From the classic beurre meuniere sauce to variations featuring lemon, capers, and herbs, these recipes provide a culinary journey that will transport you to the heart of French cuisine. Get ready to savor the perfect balance of crispy and tender halibut, enveloped in a luscious brown butter sauce that elevates this dish to an extraordinary culinary experience.
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SOLE MEUNIèRE
The dish that made Julia Child fall in love with French cuisine, sole meunière highlights the simple flavors of fresh fish, butter, lemon and parsley. Fish is the center of the dish, so using a quality fillet is important: A true English Dover sole is preferred. Clarified butter, which takes a few extra minutes to prepare, can take on heat without browning, making it ideal for pan-frying fish. A classic sole meunière is made with a bone-in fillet, but boneless sole is faster and easier. You'll find a recipe for clarified butter here. This recipe is part of The New Essentials of French Cooking, a guide to definitive dishes every modern cook should master. Buy the book.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, lunch, seafood, main course
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 200 degrees and place a large oven-safe plate or baking sheet inside.
- Place flour on a large, shallow plate. Season both sides of fish fillets with salt and pepper to taste. Dredge fish in flour, shaking off excess.
- In a 12-inch nonstick or enamel-lined skillet over medium-high heat, heat 2 tablespoons clarified butter until bubbling. Place half of the fish fillets in the pan and cook until just done, 2 to 3 minutes per side, then transfer to the plate or baking sheet in the oven to keep warm. Add 2 more tablespoons clarified butter to skillet and heat until bubbling, then cook remaining fillets. Wipe out the skillet.
- Arrange the fish on a warm serving platter. Top with parsley. In reserved skillet, heat remaining 4 tablespoons unsalted butter until bubbling and golden, 1 to 2 minutes, then pour evenly over fillets. Serve immediately, with lemon wedges on the side.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 291, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 24 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 335 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams
EASY SOLE MEUNIERE
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F. Have 2 heat-proof dinner plates ready
- Combine the flour, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper in a large shallow plate. Pat the sole fillets dry with paper towels and sprinkle one side with salt.
- Heat 3 tablespoons of butter in a large (12-inch) saute pan over medium heat until it starts to brown. Dredge 2 sole fillets in the seasoned flour on both sides and place them in the hot butter. Lower the heat to medium-low and cook for 2 minutes. Turn carefully with a metal spatula and cook for 2 minutes on the other side. While the second side cooks, add 1/2 teaspoon of lemon zest and 3 tablespoons of lemon juice to the pan. Carefully put the fish filets on the ovenproof plates and pour the sauce over them. Keep the cooked fillets warm in the oven while you repeat the process with the remaining 2 fillets. When they're done, add the cooked fillets to the plates in the oven. Sprinkle with the parsley, salt, and pepper and serve immediately.
HALIBUT MEUNIERE
This is from Cooking Light and was adored by my family. In fact, my 3 year old ate most of mine! This is a simple recipe for Halibut which allows the Halibut to shine!
Provided by RedVinoGirl
Categories Halibut
Time 15m
Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Pat fish dry, and sprinkle both sides with black peper and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Sprinkle with flour.
- Melt 1.5 teaspoons butter in a large nonstick skilled over medium heat. Add fish to pan, and cook 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Carefully turn fish over; cook 4 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork or until desired degree of doneness. Remove from pan; set aside and keep warm.
- Add remaining 1 tablespoon butter to pan, and cook 1 minute or until lightly browned, swirling pan to melt butter evenly and prevent burning. Remove pan from heat; stir in juice. Drizzle juice mixture over fish. Sprinkle fish with remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt. Sprinkle with fresh parsley. Serve immediately.
SOLE MEUNIèRE
This popular French classic coats the fish in seasoned flour which lightly protects the fish without overpowering its flavour
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dinner, Supper
Time 12m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Check the fish for small bones and pull any out with tweezers. In a large shallow bowl, season the flour with a little salt and black pepper. Toss the fish in the flour, coating well, and shake off any excess.
- Heat the oil in a large frying pan. Add the fish and cook, skin-side down, for 2 mins. Use a fish slice or large spatula to turn, then cook the other side for 1-2 mins until golden.
- Remove the fish to a warmed plate, then season. Wipe out the pan with kitchen paper. Return the pan to the heat, then add the butter. Heat until it melts and begins to turn a light brown, then mix in the lemon juice and capers, if using. Swirl in the pan for a few secs, return fish to the pan and spoon over any juices. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 501 calories, Fat 36 grams fat, SaturatedFat 14 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 18 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 27 grams protein, Sodium 0.67 milligram of sodium
HALIBUT MEUNIERE (OR SOLE)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- the oven to 200 degrees F. Have 2 heat-proof dinner plates ready Combine the flour, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper in a large shallow plate. Pat the sole fillets dry with paper towels and sprinkle one side with salt. Heat 3 tablespoons of butter in a large (12-inch) saute pan over medium heat until it starts to brown. Dredge 2 sole fillets in the seasoned flour on both sides and place them in the hot butter. Lower the heat to medium-low and cook for 2 minutes. Turn carefully with a metal spatula and cook for 2 minutes on the other side. While the second side cooks, add 1/2 teaspoon of lemon zest and 3 tablespoons of lemon juice to the pan. Carefully put the fish filets on the ovenproof plates and pour the sauce over them. Keep the cooked fillets warm in the oven while you repeat the process with the remaining 2 fillets. When they're done, add the cooked fillets to the plates in the oven. Sprinkle with the parsley, salt, and pepper and serve immediately.
Tips:
- Choose a halibut fillet that is about 1 inch thick and has a mild, sweet flavor.
- To ensure that the fish cooks evenly, make sure that the fillet is of uniform thickness.
- If you don't have a kitchen mallet, you can use a rolling pin to pound the fish fillets.
- Make sure that the butter is melted and foamy before adding the fish fillets.
- Cook the fish fillets over medium heat so that they don't overcook and become dry.
- To test if the fish is cooked, insert a fork into the thickest part of the fillet. If the fish flakes easily, it is done.
- Serve the halibut meunière immediately with lemon wedges and parsley.
Conclusion:
Halibut meunière is a classic French dish that is simple to prepare and always impressive. The delicate flavor of the halibut is perfectly complemented by the browned butter and lemon sauce. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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