**Pan-Roasted Halibut Puttanesca: A Mediterranean Delight**
Embark on a culinary journey to the vibrant shores of the Mediterranean with our Pan-Roasted Halibut Puttanesca recipe. This delectable dish is an explosion of flavors, where the tender, flaky halibut takes center stage, swimming in a savory sauce of briny olives, tangy capers, juicy tomatoes, and aromatic herbs. Accompanying this main course are two additional recipes that complete the Mediterranean experience: a classic Caesar salad with its crisp romaine lettuce, creamy dressing, and crunchy croutons; and a velvety smooth lemon mascarpone mousse that provides a light and refreshing finish to your meal. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and transport yourself to the sun-kissed shores of the Mediterranean with this trio of culinary delights.
PAN-ROASTED HALIBUT WITH CLAMSHELL MUSHROOMS AND LEMON BUTTER SAUCE
Mushrooms and halibut have a natural affinity for each other, and both are wonderful with the lemon-parsley butter sauce. So, whether you fear cooking fish or not, I hope you give this super simple yet fabulous recipe a try soon.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Main Dish Recipes Seafood Main Dish Recipes Halibut
Time 30m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oil and 1 tablespoon butter in heavy skillet over medium-high heat until butter melts and begins to foam. Add mushrooms and a pinch of salt; saute in hot butter and oil golden brown, about 5 minutes. Push mushroom to the edges to clear a space in the center of the skillet.
- Season halibut on each side with salt and cayenne pepper. Place halibut fillets in the center of the skillet and cook until the fillets begin to flake, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer halibut to a warm serving plate.
- Pour the water into the pan and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon, until water is reduced by half, 1 to 2 minutes. Pour lemon juice into mushroom mixture and stir.
- Stir butter and parsley into mushroom mixture. Stir constantly until butter melts and forms a sauce; remove from heat and season with salt and black pepper. Spoon sauce and mushrooms over halibut.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 406.9 calories, Carbohydrate 0.6 g, Cholesterol 101.5 mg, Fat 25.8 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 41.8 g, SaturatedFat 10.7 g, Sodium 211.6 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
PAN SEARED BRAISED HALIBUT IN A PUTTANESCA SAUCE SERVED WITH GNOCCHI AND ESCAROLE
Steps:
- Liberally salt and pepper the halibut. Place 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a medium-sized, non-stick pan. When oil is shimmering, place the halibut, skin-side down, in pan. Cook on both sides for 2 minutes or to desirable color. Place halibut aside. In a medium-sized saute pan over medium heat, add remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Once it is hot, add the shallots, red pepper flakes, and parsley, and saute for 2 minutes. Then add 3 of the 4 garlic cloves, and cook another minute. Deglaze pan with 1/2 cup of the white wine and add tomatoes, capers, olives, and halibut. Cook on low heat until most of the liquid is evaporated and fish is firm to the touch.
- To plate: Place escarole in center of plate; put halibut on top of escarole, then surround fish and escarole with Gnocchi. Finish with sauce as needed.
- Place olive oil, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a small saute pan over medium heat. When the garlic starts to brown add roughly chopped escarole until wilted add a dash of salt and pepper and finish with white wine.
- On a clean cooking surface (cutting board) place the flour spreading it out to make a well about 6 inches in diameter. In the middle of the well place the eggs, cheeses, salt, and pepper. Stir mixture, then slowly incorporate flour to wet mixture until the mixture becomes cohesive. Continue kneading until dough is dry to touch (add more flour, if needed.) Cut small pieces of dough, roll out to make 6-inch rolls, 1-inch in diameter, then using a large chefs knife cut into 1-inch long pieces. When finished, add to a pot of boiling water, gnocchi are done when they float to the top. Drain.
PAN-ROASTED HALIBUT PUTTANESCA
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a small rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until it starts to shimmer. Sprinkle the halibut with some salt. Sear the halibut on both sides until lightly golden, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer the halibut to the prepared baking sheet lined and bake in the oven until the internal temperature reaches 130 degrees F on an instant read thermometer, 5 to 6 minutes.
- Return the skillet to medium-low heat. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Cook the onions and garlic until slightly softened, about 2 minutes. Add the anchovy paste, olives and capers to the skillet and stir to combine. Add the crushed tomatoes and crushed red pepper flakes and bring to a low simmer for 5 minutes. Add the wine and simmer until the wine cooks off slightly, about 2 minutes. Season with salt.
- To serve, spoon the sauce directly onto the plate and top with the halibut filets. Top with the basil and lemon zest.
PAN ROASTED HALIBUT WITH TOMATOES
Make and share this Pan Roasted Halibut With Tomatoes recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Tres Piernas Hombre
Categories Halibut
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Directions:.
- Pan Roasted Halibut with Tomatoes.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- For the roasted tomato salsa: add a splash of olive oil, tomatoes, onion, white wine, and thyme sprigs to a medium roasting pan. Season the tomatoes with salt and pepper. Roast in oven just until onions and tomatoes start to soften, about 7 to 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile season fish with salt and pepper and chopped thyme. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil to large skillet or sauté pan over medium high heat. When pan is hot, sear fish on both sides, about 1 to 2 minute per side.
- Transfer halibut to roasting pan after vegetables have roasted for about 7 to 10 minutes. Roast fish with vegetables, moving vegetables in the pan to surround the fish. Continue to roast until fish is cooked through and firm, about 7 to 9 minutes. Serve fish and roasted salsa with fresh basil. Drizzle each plate with some of the pan juices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.8, Fat 11.4, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 54.4, Sodium 99.7, Carbohydrate 8.1, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 4.5, Protein 36.8
Tips:
- Choose a fresh, firm halibut fillet that is about 1 inch thick.
- Pat the halibut fillet dry with paper towels before cooking so that it won't steam.
- Season the halibut fillet generously with salt and pepper.
- Use a large skillet so that the halibut fillet has plenty of room to cook evenly.
- Heat the olive oil in the skillet over medium-high heat until it is shimmering.
- Cook the halibut fillet for 3-4 minutes per side, or until it is cooked through and flaky.
- Serve the halibut fillet immediately with the puttanesca sauce.
Conclusion:
Pan-roasted halibut with puttanesca sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make seafood dish. The halibut is cooked perfectly in a flavorful sauce made with tomatoes, olives, capers, and anchovies. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.
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