Best 8 Halibut Steaks With Pesto Sauce Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary symphony of flavors with our meticulously curated collection of halibut steak recipes. These delectable dishes elevate the mild, buttery taste of halibut to new heights, tantalizing your taste buds with a diverse array of culinary creations. From the classic elegance of pan-seared halibut with lemon butter sauce to the vibrant zest of halibut wrapped in prosciutto with sun-dried tomato pesto, each recipe promises a unique gastronomic adventure. Enjoy the simplicity of baked halibut with a crispy herb crust or embrace the bold flavors of halibut en papillote with white wine and aromatic herbs. Savor the Mediterranean flair of halibut with salsa verde or embark on a taste of the Orient with halibut teriyaki. Whether you prefer the delicate kiss of pan-frying, the gentle heat of baking, or the succulent embrace of steaming, our recipes cater to every culinary preference. Prepare to embark on a culinary odyssey that will leave you craving for more.

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PESTO HALIBUT



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The mildness of halibut contrasts perfectly with the robust flavor of pesto in this recipe. It takes only minutes to get the fish ready for the oven, leaving you plenty of time to get started on your side dishes. Nearly anything goes well with this entree. -April Showalter, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 envelope pesto sauce mix
1 tablespoon lemon juice
6 halibut fillets (4 ounces each)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°. In a small bowl, combine oil, sauce mix and lemon juice; brush over both sides of fillets. Place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. , Bake, uncovered, until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 12-15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 481mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

HALIBUT STEAKS WITH PESTO SAUCE



Halibut Steaks With Pesto Sauce image

Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 halibut steaks, cut in half
4 tablespoons pesto sauce (see above)
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
2 limes or lemons

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

GRILLED HALIBUT STEAKS



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"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

3/4 cup butter, softened
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons dried minced onion
1-1/2 teaspoons garlic salt
1-1/2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
3/4 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 halibut or swordfish steaks, 1-inch thick

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.

EASY PESTO HALIBUT



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From "Simple and Delicious." We love this with green beans and a simple almond rice pilaf.

Provided by Lisa1

Categories     Halibut

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelope pesto sauce mix
1 tablespoon lemon juice
6 halibut fillets (4 oz. each)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the oil, sauce mix and lemon juice.
  • Brush over both sides of fillets.
  • Place in a greased 13" x 9" baking dish.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 450 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

BUTTER-BASTED HALIBUT STEAKS WITH CAPERS



Butter-Basted Halibut Steaks with Capers image

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

2 14-16-ounce bone-in halibut steaks (1"-1 1/4" thick)
Kosher salt, coarsely ground pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
4 sprigs thyme
2 garlic cloves, peeled, crushed
3 tablespoons drained capers

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.

HALIBUT STEAKS



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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

1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Dash hot pepper sauce
Pinch dried oregano
Pinch dried basil
4 halibut steaks (6 ounces each)
1/2 cup chopped onion
4 lemon slices
4 teaspoons butter

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.

HALIBUT WITH PESTO



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Categories     Fish     Vegetarian     Dinner     Spring

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 halibut steaks
2 cups fresh basil leaves
1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/3 cup hazelnuts(or almonds)
1/3 macadamia nuts
5 garlic cloves, peeled
7 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Roast the hazelnuts lightly on a baking sheet in the 350F oven until a nice aroma emerges, for about 5 to 7 minutes. Place the basil, cheese, hazelnuts, macadamia nuts and garlic in a food processor and pulse until the mixture becomes coarse paste. In the meantime, add oil in a steady stream. Pulse a few more times until emulsified and stop when your favourite consistency is achieved (I like keeping some hazelnuts in large chunks). Adjust with salt and pepper. Meanwhile, lightly sprinkle the halibut with salt and pepper and lay on an oiled baking sheet. Broil at 400F until flakey, for about 7 minutes or so depending on the thickness of the fish. Take the baking sheet out of the oven and test with a knife. The center may still look slightly pink but that's okay. Smear the pesto on top of the fish and broil until top nicely browned and the centre of the fish is no longer pink but moist, for about 5 minutes. Don't overcook. Take the fish out of the oven, cover with a piece of aluminum foil and let stand for a few minutes.

BAKED HALIBUT STEAKS



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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

1 teaspoon olive oil
1 cup diced zucchini
½ cup minced onion
1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
2 cups diced fresh tomatoes
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
4 (6 ounce) halibut steaks
⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese

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

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, thick halibut steaks. Look for steaks that are at least 1 inch thick and have a firm, opaque flesh.
  • Use a good quality pesto sauce. You can make your own pesto sauce or use a store-bought brand. If you are using a store-bought pesto sauce, be sure to choose one that is made with fresh, high-quality ingredients.
  • Cook the halibut steaks until they are just cooked through. Halibut is a delicate fish, so it is important not to overcook it. The steaks are done when they are opaque throughout and flake easily with a fork.
  • Serve the halibut steaks immediately. Halibut is best served immediately after it is cooked. You can garnish the steaks with fresh herbs, such as basil or parsley, before serving.

Conclusion:

Halibut steaks with pesto sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The halibut is cooked to perfection and the pesto sauce adds a flavorful and creamy touch. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

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