Tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey to the Mediterranean with our delectable halibut dish, a symphony of flavors that will transport you to the sun-kissed shores. Picture perfectly seared halibut fillets, their delicate flesh flaking at the touch of a fork, nestled atop a vibrant tapestry of fresh spinach and juicy tomatoes. The tangy, herbaceous notes of the tomato and spinach marry harmoniously with the mild sweetness of the halibut, creating a delightful interplay of flavors. Drizzled with a luscious lemon-butter sauce, this dish elevates the humble halibut to a culinary masterpiece. But that's not all; we also offer three additional tantalizing recipes that showcase the versatility of halibut. From a zesty halibut ceviche to a hearty halibut chowder, there's a recipe here to suit every palate and occasion. So, embark on this culinary adventure and let the tantalizing aromas of halibut, tomato, and spinach tantalize your senses.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
HALIBUT WITH TOMATO AND SPINACH
Steps:
- Put the tomato halves in a food processor and process to make a smooth purée. Set aside.
- Season the halibut chunks with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Spread the flour on a plate, and lightly dredge the halibut, tapping off the excess.
- Pour 1/4 cup of the olive oil into a large skillet, and set over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the fish and brown on all sides, until just cooked through, about 5 minutes in all. Remove the fish to a plate and keep warm.
- Add the sliced garlic to the skillet. Let the garlic sizzle for a minute, then pour in the tomato purée. Slosh out the food processor's work bowl with 1 cup hot water, and add that to the skillet. Season with the peperoncino. Bring to a rapid simmer, and cook until very thick, about 10 to 12 minutes.
- Season the sauce with the remaining teaspoon of salt, and stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Increase heat to high, add the spinach, and cook until spinach is just wilted into the sauce, about 3 or 4 minutes. Divide the spinach and sauce among plates, and serve the halibut on top.
HALIBUT WITH LEMON, SPINACH, AND TOMATOES
Steps:
- Fresh basil leaves, as garnish
- In a large saute pan over medium-high heat add the olive oil and heat. When oil is hot, place the halibut steaks in pan and cook 3 to 4 minutes each side, or until a fork can be easily inserted into the fish. Season, to taste, with salt, pepper and lemon juice. Remove from the heat and keep warm.
- In another large saute pan over medium heat, add the olive oil and butter. Add the spinach gradually along with the crushed garlic and salt. Saute until the spinach
- is wilted. Season, to taste, with lemon juice and pepper.
- In a small saucepan combine the tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, salt, and kalamata
- olives. Heat quickly on high heat so that the tomatoes do not turn into a
- sauce.
- Put spinach in center of each plate then place the piece of halibut in the center
- of the spinach. Spoon the sauce over the halibut and garnish with fresh
- basil.
GRILLED HALIBUT WITH TOMATO-BASIL SALSA
This is an easy fish recipe with light, bright flavors. You can use any mild flavored, firm, white fish; but halibut is my favorite with this. Watch the fish carefully as it cooks, if you overcook it, it will be rubbery. Make sure that the tomato you choose is fully ripe- this will not come out tasting right with under ripe tomatoes.
Provided by IngridH
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 20m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a non-reactive bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper.
- Add the tomatoes and basil, stirring gently to combine. Set aside while you cook the fish.
- Preheat your grill to medium high.
- If your fish has skin on it, season the flesh side with salt and pepper. If it has no skin, place the fish on a folded piece of aluminum foil, large enough to hold the fish in one flat layer, coated with cooking spray. Season with salt and pepper.
- Place the fish on the grill, skin/foil side down. Cook until the fish flakes with a fork, or is barely opaque in the middle. It should still look a little wet in the center.
- Remove the flesh from the skin (I just leave the skin on the grill and burn it off) or the foil, and place on a serving platter. Stir the salsa, then drizzle over the fish. Serve immediately.
BAKED HALIBUT WITH TOMATO CAPER SAUCE
This is a pungent tomato sauce that I learned to make in Provence. It goes well with any type of robust fish.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, weekday, sauces and gravies, main course
Time 1h
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat, and add the onion. Cook, stirring often, until tender, three to five minutes, and add the garlic and the capers. Cook, stirring, for three to five minutes, until the onion has softened thoroughly and the mixture is fragrant. Add the tomatoes, salt, pepper and a pinch of sugar. Stir in the thyme, bring to a simmer and cook, stirring often, for 15 to 20 minutes, until the sauce is thick and fragrant. Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve hot or cold.
- Make the sauce as directed and keep warm.
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Oil a baking dish large enough for the fish to lie flat. Season the fish with salt and pepper, and arrange in the baking dish. Drizzle the olive oil over the fillets, and place a round of lemon on each one. Cover the dish tightly with foil, and place in the oven. Bake 15 minutes. Check the fish; if you can cut into it with a fork, it is done. If it doesn't yield, (halibut fillets tend to be thick can take time to cook), cover and return to the oven for five minutes. Remove from the oven, and check again. Remove the lemon slices from the fish.
- Place a spoonful of sauce on each plate, and place a piece of fish partially on top. Spoon some of the liquid from the baking dish over the fish. If you wish, top the fish with another spoonful of sauce, garnish with basil leaves and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 254, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 34 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 984 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams
HALIBUT WITH LEMON SPINACH TOMATOES
Steps:
- In a large saute pan over medium-high heat add the olive oil and heat. When oil is hot, place the halibut steaks in pan and cook 3 to 4 minutes each side, or until a fork can be easily inserted into the fish. Season, to taste, with salt, pepper and lemon juice. Remove from the heat and keep warm. In another large saute pan over medium heat, add the olive oil and butter. Add the spinach gradually along with the crushed garlic and salt. Saute until the spinach is wilted. Season, to taste, with lemon juice and pepper. In a small saucepan combine the tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, salt, and kalamata olives. Heat quickly on high heat so that the tomatoes do not turn into a sauce. Put spinach in center of each plate then place the piece of halibut in the center of the spinach. Spoon the sauce over the halibut and garnish with fresh basil.
HALIBUT WITH LEMON, SPINACH, AND TOMATOES
Make and share this Halibut With Lemon, Spinach, and Tomatoes recipe from Food.com.
Provided by FrVanilla
Categories Halibut
Time 15m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large saute pan over medium-high heat add the olive oil and heat. When oil is hot, place the halibut steaks in pan and cook 3 to 4 minutes each side, or until a fork can be easily inserted into the fish. Season, to taste, with salt, pepper and lemon juice. Remove from the heat and keep warm.
- In another large saute pan over medium heat, add the olive oil and butter. Add the spinach gradually along with the crushed garlic and salt. Saute until the spinach is wilted. Season, to taste, with lemon juice and pepper.
- In a small saucepan combine the tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, salt, and kalamata olives. Heat quickly on high heat so that the tomatoes do not turn into a sauce.
- Put spinach in center of each plate then place the piece of halibut in the center of the spinach. Spoon the sauce over the halibut and garnish with fresh basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1402.3, Fat 123.9, SaturatedFat 20, Cholesterol 85.5, Sodium 1852.5, Carbohydrate 24.7, Fiber 9.8, Sugar 6.7, Protein 56.5
SAUTEED HALIBUT WITH WILTED SPINACH AND TOMATO DRESSING
This is a family favorite from Executive Chef Paul Klitsie, Ristorante Fraatelli in Portland, OR. The ingredient list looks long, but it really goes together quickly. The dressing needs to be made ahead as it needs to marinate for 4 hours.
Provided by lazyme
Categories Halibut
Time 4h30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- To make dressing:.
- Slice off the top and bottom ends of tomatoes and cut them lengthwise into quarters, removing the seeds.
- Lay the tomato quarters skin side down on a cutting board and fillet the skins from the meat.
- Dice the tomatoes into 1/2-inch pieces.
- Combine the tomatoes, red onions, garlic, lemon zest, orange zest, thyme, Italian parsley, olives and anchovies and gently toss in a metal bowl.
- Add the salt, pepper and sugar.
- Mix gently.
- Add the red wine vinegar and stir. Carefully add the extra-virgin olive oil, making sure that the oil covers the ingredients.
- Marinate the dressing for four hours.
- To make the spinach:.
- Heat a large stockpot over medium heat.
- Add half the onions, half the wine, half the spinach, the salt and pepper.
- Cook together until the spinach is wilted by half.
- Add the rest of the onions, wine and spinach. (Half of the spinach will be more cooked; this will add variation to the color and texture).
- If desired, season with salt and pepper to taste.
- To make the halibut:.
- Season the fish on both sides with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Bring a large saute pan to high heat.
- Add olive oil and then saute the fish in the pan with the "skin" side down for about 3 minutes, until this side appears to be crisp and golden brown.
- Flip the fish to its other side and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
- The halibut is best served when it is still medium-rare to medium on the inside.
- Longer cooking may result in the fish becoming dry.
- To assemble:.
- Divide the spinach among 6 plates and place sauteed halibut over spinach.
- Stir the dressing , and evenly divide dressing over each portions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1176.5, Fat 83.3, SaturatedFat 11.6, Cholesterol 130.4, Sodium 610.3, Carbohydrate 14.4, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 5.3, Protein 89.7
Tips:
- Choose the freshest halibut you can find. Look for fish that is firm to the touch and has a mild, sweet smell.
- Season the halibut liberally with salt and pepper. This will help to bring out the natural flavors of the fish.
- Sauté the halibut in olive oil until it is golden brown on both sides. This will create a nice crust on the fish and help to keep it moist.
- Add the tomatoes, spinach, and broth to the skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook until the vegetables are tender.
- Serve the halibut with your favorite sides. Some good options include rice, pasta, or roasted potatoes.
Conclusion:
Halibut with Tomato and Spinach is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The halibut is cooked to perfection and the tomato and spinach sauce is flavorful and light. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.
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