**Halibut Steaks: A Delicacy from the Sea**
Savor the delicate, buttery flavor of halibut steaks, a culinary treasure from the ocean's depths. This versatile fish, known for its mild, slightly sweet taste and firm, flaky texture, takes well to a variety of cooking methods, making it a favorite among seafood enthusiasts. Whether you prefer the simplicity of pan-searing, the aromatic allure of baking, or the crispiness of air-frying, our collection of halibut steak recipes offers something for every palate and cooking preference. Indulge in the classic elegance of pan-seared halibut steaks, complemented by a vibrant lemon-butter sauce. Experience the tantalizing flavors of baked halibut steaks, infused with aromatic herbs and a touch of white wine. Delight in the crispy perfection of air-fried halibut steaks, seasoned with a blend of savory spices. Each recipe provides step-by-step instructions, ensuring that even novice cooks can create restaurant-quality halibut steaks at home. Discover the versatility of this culinary gem and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.
GRILLED LEMON GARLIC HALIBUT STEAKS
Stake out new weeknight dinner options with grilled fish that's on the table in 30 minutes.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Brush grill rack with vegetable oil. Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. In shallow glass or plastic dish or resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix lemon juice, 1 tablespoon oil, the salt, pepper and garlic. Add fish; turn several times to coat with marinade. Cover dish or seal bag and refrigerate 10 minutes.
- Remove fish from marinade; reserve marinade. Cover and grill fish 4 to 6 inches from medium heat 10 to 15 minutes, turning once and brushing with marinade, until fish flakes easily with fork. Discard any remaining marinade.
- Sprinkle fish with parsley and lemon peel.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 43 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 290 mg
GRILLED HALIBUT STEAKS
"This recipe called for salmon, but I substituted another fish with delicious results," says Lisa Rowley of North East, Maryland. "It saves me time in the kitchen because all I have to do is mix up the seasoned butter, then turn it over to my husband, who does the grilling.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the first eight ingredients; let stand for 30 minutes. Spread 1 tablespoon herbed butter over each halibut steak., Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill fish, butter side down, covered, over medium heat or broil, buttered side up, 4 in. from the heat for 5-1/2 minutes. , Spread 1 tablespoon herbed butter over each halibut steak; turn and spread with remaining butter. Grill or broil 5-6 minutes longer or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 756 calories, Fat 43g fat (23g saturated fat), Cholesterol 223mg cholesterol, Sodium 1248mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 85g protein.
HALIBUT STEAKS
This is an easy low fat low calorie recipe - great for those who have to watch your cholesterol !!
Provided by LITTLEASTA
Categories Main Dish Recipes Seafood Main Dish Recipes Halibut
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, mushrooms, garlic and zucchini. Cover, and cook stirring occasionally, until the onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Place halibut steaks into a shallow baking dish, and top with the sauteed vegetables. Season with basil, salt and pepper.
- Bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven, then remove the dish, and cover the fillets with a layer of sliced tomato. Return to the oven, and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 237.3 calories, Carbohydrate 6.1 g, Cholesterol 54.4 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 37.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 296 mg, Sugar 3 g
BUTTER-BASTED HALIBUT STEAKS WITH CAPERS
Provided by Alison Roman
Categories Fish Sauté Quick & Easy Dinner Seafood Halibut Capers Butter Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Season halibut with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet, preferably cast iron, over medium-high heat until beginning to smoke. Cook halibut until golden brown, 6-8 minutes. Turn and cook until other side of fish is golden brown, about 4 minutes longer.
- Add butter, thyme sprigs, and garlic to pan and cook, tilting pan and spooning butter over fish, until halibut is opaque throughout and butter is brown, about 2 minutes. Add capers; toss in butter to warm through.
- Divide halibut among plates and spoon butter sauce over.
BAKED HALIBUT STEAKS
An Italian-style vegetable and feta cheese topping is the perfect enhancement to delicious baked halibut.
Provided by dakota kelly
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Lightly grease a shallow baking dish.
- Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat and stir in zucchini, onion, and garlic. Cook and stir 5 minutes or until tender. Remove saucepan from heat and mix in tomatoes, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Arrange halibut steaks in a single layer in the prepared baking dish. Spoon equal amounts of the zucchini mixture over each steak. Top with feta cheese.
- Bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until fish is easily flaked with a fork.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.7 calories, Carbohydrate 6.7 g, Cholesterol 65.5 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 38.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 384.8 mg, Sugar 4 g
EASY GRILLED HALIBUT STEAKS
No one would guess you use convenient ingredients like brown sugar, soy sauce and lemon juice in this simple recipe. I always get compliments.- Mary Ann Dell, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, combine the first six ingredients. Cook and stir until butter is melted. Remove from the heat; set aside., Grill halibut on greased rack, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, basting frequently with butter mixture, 4-5 minutes on each side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 236 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 273mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GRILLED HALIBUT STEAKS
Categories Marinate Quick & Easy Backyard BBQ Halibut Summer Grill Grill/Barbecue Gourmet
Yield Serves 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Prepare grill.
- In a dry small skillet toast fennel seeds over moderate heat, shaking skillet, until fragrant and a shade darker. In an electric coffee/spice grinder grind seeds. Mince garlic. Squeeze juice from lemon into a small bowl and stir in fennel, garlic, salt, and oil. Put halibut in a large dish and pour marinade over it, turning fish to coat. Marinate halibut, covered and chilled, at least 10 minutes and no more than 1 hour.
- Grill halibut on a lightly oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals until just cooked through, about 5 minutes on each side. (Alternatively, grill halibut in a hot oiled well-seasoned ridged grill pan over moderate heat.)
- Serve halibut with tsatsiki.
HALIBUT STEAKS WITH CHILI AND LIME
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories dinner, quick, main course
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- If you have two large halibut steaks cut each in half, making four portions.
- Combine the lime juice, olive oil, chili powder and garlic in a shallow dish large enough to hold the halibut steaks in a single layer. Add a pinch of salt if desired.
- Place the halibut steaks in the dish, turn them once, cover with plastic wrap and allow to marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Turn them again and marinate another 30 minutes.
- Preheat grill or broiler to very hot. Grill or broil the halibut steaks until lightly browned on one side, about six minutes, then turn and cook them on the other side. Baste them with the marinade a couple of times during cooking.
- When the fish is done, place the remaining marinade in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer. Spoon the heated marinade over the fish and serve at once.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 592, UnsaturatedFat 24 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 43 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 46 grams, SaturatedFat 16 grams, Sodium 627 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 2 grams
HALIBUT STEAKS
Each year we travel to Alaska to visit friends and catch our limit of halibut. We especially enjoy it prepared this way.-Donna Goutermont, Jackson, Wyoming
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Place each halibut steak on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. x 12 in.); top with soy sauce mixture, onion, lemon and butter. Fold foil around fish and seal tightly. , Grill, covered, over medium heat for 10-14 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 164 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 1908mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 13g protein.
GRILLED HALIBUT STEAKS
Halibut is probably my favorite fish and the steaks hold up to grilling well and are a fast meal anytime. This recipe is a combination of lots of recipe browsing and mostly what makes my family happy- that is the real goal now, isn't it? Prep time includes marinade time.
Provided by Dawnab
Categories Halibut
Time 1h13m
Yield 2 Steaks, 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine first 4 ingredients and mix well in a shallow dish (I use an 8x8 glass dish). Add Halibut, coat and marinate 30 minutes on each side.
- Heat grill to high. Salt and pepper steak just before placing on grill. Cook 4 minutes per side. Flip it once only.
- Serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 497, Fat 24.9, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 168, Sodium 234, Carbohydrate 1.7, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.6, Protein 63.7
POTATO-CRUSTED HALIBUT STEAKS
Categories Food Processor Potato Bake Mayonnaise Halibut Winter Parsley Capers Gourmet
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F. and lightly oil a shallow baking pan.
- Make sauce:
- In a heavy saucepan boil wine with shallot until reduced to about 1/2 cup. Remove pan from heat and whisk in lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and parsley. Add oil in a stream, whisking until combined well, and season with salt and pepper. Keep sauce warm.
- In a small bowl stir together mayonnaise, capers, anchovies, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Pat halibut steaks dry and season with salt and pepper. Spread mayonnaise mixture evenly on top of steaks.
- Peel potatoes and quarter lengthwise. Grate potatoes coarse, preferably using a food processor. Pat a heaping 1/4 cup potato evenly on mayonnaise mixture on each steak.
- In a 12-inch non-stick skillet heat 2 tablespoons oil over moderate heat until hot but not smoking. Carefully arrange 2 steaks, potato sides down, in oil and cook, pressing down occasionally with a slotted spatula, about 5 minutes, or until potato is golden brown and cooked through. Carefully invert steaks as browned into oiled pan (potato sides should be up) and season with salt and pepper. Repeat procedure with remaining steaks, adding more oil to skillet if necessary.
- Bake steaks in pan in middle of oven 10 to 15 minutes, or until just cooked through.
- Serve steaks with sauce and garnish with parsley.
BROILED HALIBUT STEAKS WITH RASPBERRY SAUCE
"This elegant and delicious entree is so easy to prepare. Salmon can be used instead of halibut, and blackberry jam in place of raspberry. It's outstanding!" Allene Bary-Cooper - Wichita Falls, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt butter; stir in the garlic powder, salt and pepper., Broil halibut 4-6 in. from the heat for 5-6 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork, basting occasionally with butter mixture., Meanwhile, in a microwave-safe bowl, heat the jam, onions and mustard until jam is melted; stir until blended. Serve with fish. Garnish with raspberries and lemon wedges if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 443 calories, Fat 15g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 381mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 36g protein.
BARBECUE HALIBUT OR SALMON STEAKS
A simple recipe for barbecued halibut or salmon. Soy sauce and brown sugar add a special zip that is uncommonly delicious. This recipe was found on the internet and is credited to Duane Glende.
Provided by Fofi4667
Categories Halibut
Time 15m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat grill for medium-high heat.
- Place butter, brown sugar, garlic, lemon juice, soy sauce, and pepper in a small saucepan.
- Warm over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar is completely dissolved.
- Lightly oil grill grate.
- Brush fish with brown sugar sauce, and place on grill.
- Cook for 5 minutes per side, or until fish can be easily flaked with a fork, basting with sauce.
- Discard remaining basting sauce.
- For extra sauce on the side, I usually double recipe for the sauce, and reserve some in a separate dish prior to basting the fish.
POACHED HALIBUT STEAKS WITH NICOISE SAUCE
The ingredient that identifies this dish as nicoise is, of course, olives, and in this recipe there are both green and red. Tomatoes are also essential to nicoise cooking, as are olive oil and garlic. This is a colorful and full-flavored dish. A little cayenne gives it a sharp edge.
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories dinner, main course
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- To make sauce, place tomatoes into boiling water for 10 seconds. Drain and pull away the skins. Cut away and discard core. Cut tomatoes crosswise and cut into 1/4-inch cubes. There should be about 1 cup.
- Place vinegar in a mixing bowl, and add oil, shallots, garlic, basil, black and green olives, orange rind and salt and pepper. Blend well with a wire whisk. There should be about 1 1/4 cups.
- To prepare fish, place fillets in a skillet large enough to hold them in one layer. Add enough water to cover fish. Add milk, onions, bay leaf, parsley, thyme, cloves, peppercorns, cayenne and salt.
- Bring to a simmer, cover and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, depending on thickness of the fish, or until fish flakes easily. Do not overcook.
- Drain, remove bay leaf, parsley and thyme, and serve hot or warm with sauce.
HALIBUT STEAKS WITH PESTO SAUCE
Provided by Moira Hodgson
Categories dinner, main course
Time 1h20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Wipe the steaks dry with paper towels. Spread the pesto on both sides of the steaks and allow them to sit for an hour at room temperature.
- Heat coals or broiler and grill the steaks on both sides until cooked. Remove from heat, season with salt and pepper and serve, garnished with lemon or lime, cut in half.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 252, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 39 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 583 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram
BROILED HALIBUT STEAKS, NICOISE
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories dinner, quick, main course
Time 12m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cut garlic in half and rub fish steaks with cut sides. Brush fish with three tablespoons of the olive oil.
- Broil the fish steaks under a preheated broiler about five minutes, turn and broil on the other side about three minutes longer. Fish should not be quite cooked through.
- Place a slice of tomato on each fish steak, brush with remaining olive oil and season to taste with salt and pepper. Broil two to three minutes longer, until the tomato is soft and beginning to brown around the edges. Remove fish steaks to a serving platter.
- To serve, place a slice of lemon centered on each tomato slice, top with two anchovies criss-crossed, sprinkle with parsley and place a black olive in the center. Serve at once.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 368, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 53 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 881 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams
UNCLE BILL'S CRISPY HALIBUT STEAKS
A very easy recipe to make and it tastes so good. The halibut steaks can be fried or baked. I find baking is the best.
Provided by William Uncle Bill
Categories Halibut
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Rinse halibut steaks in cold water, then pat dry on paper towels.
- In a bowl, whisk eggs, add mustard and whisk until blended.
- In a shallow dish, combine garlic powder, dill weed, crushed cornflakes, parmesan cheese, and Italian seasonings; mix well to blend.
- Dip halibut steaks in egg mixture.
- Now place halibut steaks individually in dry mixture and coal both sides well.
- BAKING.
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- In a 13 x 9 inch oven-proof casserole dish add olive oil and butter.
- Place dish in heated oven until butter melts.
- Place coated steaks in casserole dish in a single layer.
- Bake in preheated 450 F oven for 5 minutes, then turn over and continue to bake for another 5 minutes or until fish flakes when tested with a fork.
- DO NOT OVERCOOK halibut steaks.
- FRYING.
- In a large frying pan, melt butter with olive oil on medium high heat.
- Add steaks and fry for 5 minutes on each side or until fish flakes when tested with a fork.
- DO NOT OVERCOOK halibut steaks.
- Serve with with a nice homemade tartar sauce.
MAPLE GRILLED HALIBUT STEAKS
This also works well with other fish steaks. Prepare the soy sauce mixture well in advance, it needs time to cool to room temperature. Because of the sodium content in the soy sauce do not use any extra salt, or use low-sodium soy sauce.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Halibut
Time 40m
Yield 2 halibut steaks
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place butter, maple syrup, garlic, lemon juice, soy sauce, ginger (if using) and black pepper in a saucepan; heat until the butter has melted (about 2 minutes) stirring constantly, then cool to room temperature.
- Brush each and both sides of the steaks VERY generously with the soy sauce mixture, reserving some to brush on the fish while grilling.
- Place into a shallow glass dish, cover and refrigerate for up to 4 hours.
- Lightly oil the grill grate.
- Cook the fish for about 5 minutes per side brushing with remaining sauce (discard any remaining sauce).
BAKED HALIBUT STEAKS
Make and share this Baked Halibut Steaks recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ellie_
Categories Halibut
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375-degrees F.
- Spray 9x13-inch baking dish with non stick cooking spray.
- Heat oil in skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook for 8- 10 minutes.
- Add green onions, parsley, garlic and tomato sauce. Continue cooking over medium low for 5 minutes.
- Season fish with salt and pepper. Place in prepared pan.
- Pour sauce over fish.
- Bake for 20-30 minutes or until fish is cooked through.
HALIBUT STEAKS WITH PAPAYA MINT SALSA
An amazing mix of fresh, zesty salsa and good, smoky flavor-plus 161mg of magnesium-makes this dish the catch of the day! -Sonya Labbe, Los Angeles
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the papaya, onion, mint, chipotle pepper, 1 tablespoon oil and honey. Cover and refrigerate until serving., In a large skillet, cook halibut in remaining oil for 4-6 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve with salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 105mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 36g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- Choose fresh halibut steaks. Look for steaks that are firm and have a mild, briny smell. Avoid steaks that are slimy or have a strong fishy odor.
- Season the halibut steaks simply. Salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon juice are all you need to bring out the natural flavor of the fish.
- Cook the halibut steaks over medium heat. This will help to prevent the fish from overcooking and becoming dry.
- Cook the halibut steaks until they are opaque and flaky. This will ensure that the fish is cooked through but still moist.
- Serve the halibut steaks with your favorite sides. Some popular options include roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, and rice.
Conclusion:
Halibut steaks are a delicious and versatile fish that can be cooked in a variety of ways. Whether you are grilling, pan-frying, or baking halibut, these tips will help you cook the perfect halibut steak every time. So next time you are looking for a healthy and delicious seafood option, give halibut a try!
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