Best 9 Halibut Wchipotle Cream Sauce Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with a culinary masterpiece that harmonizes the rich, buttery flavor of halibut with a creamy chipotle sauce that packs a delightful smoky heat. This delectable dish promises an explosion of flavors, textures, and aromas that will leave you craving for more. The halibut, a prized catch from the ocean's depths, is prepared with utmost care, ensuring its delicate flesh remains tender and flaky. Coated in a crispy, golden crust, each succulent bite bursts with a symphony of flavors. The crowning glory of this dish is the chipotle cream sauce, a tantalizing blend of chipotle peppers, heavy cream, and a hint of lime, creating a creamy, slightly spicy, and irresistibly flavorful accompaniment to the halibut.

This article presents a collection of recipes that cater to diverse culinary preferences. If you're a seafood enthusiast seeking a classic preparation, the Pan-Seared Halibut with Lemon Butter Sauce recipe offers a simple yet elegant approach. Those who favor bold flavors will find solace in the Halibut with Chipotle Cream Sauce recipe, where the spicy and smoky notes of chipotle intertwine with the creaminess of the sauce, creating an unforgettable taste sensation. For a healthier option, the Baked Halibut with Lemon and Herbs recipe utilizes the natural flavors of lemon and herbs to elevate the halibut's delicate taste. And for a taste of the Mediterranean, the Halibut with Tomato and Olive Sauce recipe combines the vibrant flavors of tomatoes, olives, and capers to create a delightful and colorful dish.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

HALIBUT W/CHIPOTLE CREAM SAUCE



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Make and share this Halibut W/Chipotle Cream Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by April410

Categories     Halibut

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lbs halibut steaks
3/4 cup milk
3 canned chipotle chiles
6 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1 1/2 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup whole milk
1/4 cup low-fat sour cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Place halibut in an ovenproof baking dish, and place in preheated oven, and bake for 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine milk, canned chipotles, garlic, cumin, onion powder, and salt in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth. (this can be made ahead).
  • Heat butter and flour in a large skillet and blend until smooth; add milk and sour cream, whisking until smooth.
  • Stir in chipotle puree, and stir constantly until mixture comes to a boil and thickens; remove from heat.
  • After halibut has baked 20 minutes, remove from oven and drain any fat.
  • Pour chipotle cream over halibut and Replace halibut in oven and bake for about 20 minutes more,.
  • Remove from oven and serve with extra sauce spooned over halibut.

FISH TACOS WITH CHIPOTLE CREAM



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Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     main-dish

Time 47m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 pound white flaky fish fillet, like tilapia or halibut
1/2 cup plain nonfat yogurt
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 teaspoons chipotle pepper, in adobo sauce
8 (6-inch) corn tortillas
1 1/2 cups shredded green cabbage or lettuce
1/2 cup corn kernels (thawed if frozen)
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
Lime wedges

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, lime juice, salt and pepper. Pour over the fish fillets and let marinate for 20 minutes. Put the yogurt into a strainer lined with apaper towel and place over a bowl to drain and thicken for 20 minutes.
  • Remove the fish from the marinade and grill on a preheated grill or nonstick grill pan over a medium-high heat until cooked thorough, about 3 minutes per side. Set the fish aside on a plate for 5 minutes.
  • In a small bowl combine the thickened yogurt, mayonnaise, and chipotle pepper.
  • Heat the tortillas on the grill or grill pan for 30 seconds on each side.
  • Flake the fish with a fork. Top each tortilla with 1 tablespoon of the chipotle cream. Top with fish, cabbage, corn and cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

RUBIO'S CHIPOTLE CREAM SAUCE



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Make and share this Rubio's Chipotle Cream Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Spgty21

Categories     Sauces

Time 10m

Yield 1 cup, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon pureed chipotle chiles or 1 tablespoon one cube of dried chipotle chili, crushed
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients except chilies in a bowl.
  • Put about one or two or the chilies in a food processor and whir until smooth. You may need to add a little bit of the mayo or sour cream to get it going. (Note: if you are using the cubed kind, ignore this step).
  • Add the chilies to the mayo mixture. You may want to add more or less chipotles, depending on your tolerance level. Even a little can be very spicy.
  • Serve on you favorite tacos.
  • Be happy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174.2, Fat 15.5, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 22.6, Sodium 233, Carbohydrate 8.8, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 3.2, Protein 1

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

CHIPOTLE CREAM SAUCE



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The first time I tasted chipotle cream sauce was at the Cheesecake Factory restaurant, and I fell in love with it. Here's an easy and quick version to make at home! :)

Provided by Julesong

Categories     Sauces

Time 10m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons minced shallots
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons dry white wine
1 cup sour cream, at room temperature (microwave for 30 seconds)
1 chipotle chile in adobo, pureed
salt
white pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat and sauté the shallot and garlic for 2 to 3 minutes; add the broth and wine and sauté another 3 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and whisk in the sour cream, then the pureed chipotle.
  • Simmer for a couple of minutes to heat through and season to taste with salt and white pepper.
  • Serve over chicken and/or pasta; makes about 2 servings.
  • For an interesting twist, substitute vodka for the wine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382.3, Fat 35.8, SaturatedFat 22.4, Cholesterol 81.1, Sodium 240.9, Carbohydrate 8.3, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.5, Protein 4.8

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

GRILLED HALIBUT WITH CHIPOTLE BUTTER



Grilled Halibut with Chipotle Butter image

Fire up the grill, and you can have this spicy seafood entrée on the table in 30 minutes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup butter, softened
1 canned chipotle chile in adobo sauce, chopped
1 teaspoon adobo sauce (from can of chipotle chiles)
1 teaspoon lime juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
4 halibut steaks (6 oz each)

Steps:

  • Heat gas or charcoal grill. In small bowl, mix butter, chile, adobo sauce, lime juice and cilantro. Refrigerate until serving time.
  • In another small bowl, mix oil, chili powder, garlic salt and cumin. Brush both sides of each halibut steak with oil mixture.
  • Place halibut on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 10 to 15 minutes, turning once or twice, until fish flakes easily with fork. Serve halibut topped with butter mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 0 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 400 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g

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 WITH BRIGHT LEMON CREAM SAUCE



Halibut With Bright Lemon Cream Sauce image

Tender halibut with a suprisingly light and brightly flavored lemon cream sauce. It can be made with as many or as few capers as you prefer. Serve with salad and fresh bread.

Provided by Adopted Parisian

Categories     Halibut

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

24 ounces halibut steaks
1/2 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
6 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons capers
1 lemon, juice of
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Mix flour, salt, and pepper on a large plate and then dredge each cut of halibut. Shake off any excess flour.
  • Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a large saute pan, wait for foam to reduce and add fish to the pan. Saute, turning once, until the fish is cooked all the way through, flakes easily, and is golden brown all over. Transfer fish to a serving platter.
  • Melt remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, and add the capers. Saute 1 minute, then add lemon juice and whisk lightly. Pour over the fish on the serving dish and serve immediately, sprinkling with zest and chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404.1, Fat 21.4, SaturatedFat 11.5, Cholesterol 100.7, Sodium 924.8, Carbohydrate 13.7, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 0.4, Protein 37.7

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality halibut. Look for halibut that is firm and white, with no brown spots. Avoid halibut that is slimy or has an off odor.
  • Cook the halibut gently. Halibut is a delicate fish, so it is important to cook it gently to prevent it from becoming overcooked and dry. Use a medium-low heat and cook the halibut for just a few minutes per side, or until it is cooked through.
  • Make sure the chipotle cream sauce is flavorful. The chipotle cream sauce is what really makes this dish special. Be sure to use a good quality chipotle pepper and plenty of spices. You can also add some fresh herbs, such as cilantro or parsley, to brighten up the flavor.
  • Serve the halibut with your favorite sides. This dish is great served with rice, roasted vegetables, or a salad. You can also add a dollop of sour cream or guacamole to the top of the halibut for an extra bit of flavor.

Conclusion:

Halibut with Chipotle Cream Sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The halibut is cooked gently and the chipotle cream sauce is flavorful and creamy. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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