Best 6 Pan Seared Halibut With White Asparagus Risotto And Pea Purée Recipes

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Pan-seared halibut, a flaky white fish, is the star of this elegant and delicious dish. Accompanied by a creamy white asparagus risotto and a vibrant pea purée, this recipe offers a delightful combination of flavors and textures. The risotto is made with Arborio rice, white asparagus, and a touch of white wine, resulting in a rich and flavorful base for the halibut. The pea purée, made with fresh peas, mint, and a hint of lemon zest, adds a refreshing brightness to the dish. This recipe is perfect for a special occasion meal or a romantic dinner. With its stunning presentation and delectable flavors, it will surely impress your guests.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SEARED HALIBUT WITH PARMIGIANA ASPARAGUS



Seared Halibut with Parmigiana Asparagus image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 (6-ounce) halibut steaks
Sea salt
White pepper
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
16 young asparagus
1 small shallot, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 cup grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • For halibut: Preheat a 12-inch saute pan over medium-high heat. Add extra-virgin olive oil and butter. Season halibut with salt and pepper and dust with the flour, shaking off the excess. As your butter starts to brown, gently lay each steak in your pan. Allow to cook until golden brown on both sides and cooked through, approximately 3 to 4 minutes on each side.
  • For asparagus: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Trim and clean your asparagus. In a large bowl add cleaned asparagus, minced garlic, minced shallots, and extra-virgin olive oil. Season, to taste. Lay prepared asparagus on a half sheet pan and roast until tender, about 10 to 15 minutes. Right before taking your roasted asparagus out of the oven liberally top with freshly grated parmesan cheese. The heat of your pan should melt your cheese.
  • To serve, place 4 pieces of asparagus on a plate, top with golden brown halibut steak. Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil. Garnish with a sprig of chervil or chives

PAN-SEARED MARINATED HALIBUT FILLETS



Pan-Seared Marinated Halibut Fillets image

Provided by Alex Witchel

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, weekday, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 tablespoons olive oil
3 small garlic cloves, peeled and minced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons lemon juice
4 6-ounce halibut fillets, skin removed
1 tablespoon light olive oil or vegetable oil
Chopped parsley, for garnish, optional

Steps:

  • In a large sealable plastic bag, combine the 6 tablespoons olive oil, garlic, basil, salt, pepper and lemon juice. Add fish, seal bag, and turn to coat. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
  • In a large flat skillet (do not use a ridged pan), pour light olive oil or vegetable oil, tilting pan to spread evenly. Warm over high heat until smoking, then add fish fillets. Brush top and sides with marinade. Cook until seared, about 3 minutes; turn and sear other side, about 3 more minutes. Brush top and sides with marinade again. Reduce heat to medium. Cook until centers of fillets are just opaque, 2 to 4 minutes more on each side depending on thickness, brushing with marinade as before. Garnish with parsley, if desired, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 370, UnsaturatedFat 21 grams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 26 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 32 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 473 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams

BROILED HALIBUT WITH RICOTTA-PEA PUREE



Broiled Halibut with Ricotta-Pea Puree image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 small carrots, quartered lengthwise
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
4 6-ounce center-cut skinless halibut fillets (1 3/4 inches thick)
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 10-ounce package frozen peas
1/3 cup ricotta cheese
1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Preheat the broiler. Line a broiler pan with foil and preheat 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, brush the carrots and onion with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Brush the fish with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with the paprika; brush to coat the fish evenly with paprika.
  • Carefully remove the pan from the oven, place the fish in the center and scatter the onion and carrots around. Broil until the fish is golden and just cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, microwave the peas in a bowl with 1/4 cup water until just tender, about 4 minutes. Transfer the peas and liquid to a food processor and pulse with the ricotta, butter and a pinch of salt to make a slightly chunky puree. Divide the puree among plates and top with the fish, carrots, onion and pan juices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 429, Fat 20 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Cholesterol 72 milligrams, Sodium 484 milligrams, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 42 grams

BRAISED HALIBUT WITH ASPARAGUS, BABY POTATOES AND SAFFRON



Braised Halibut With Asparagus, Baby Potatoes and Saffron image

The whole dish is incredibly easy and follows a classic sear and simmer braising procedure: Sear the fish and set aside, sauté the aromatics, simmer the potatoes until tender, then gently simmer the fish and asparagus with the potatoes until done. Don't add more than a pinch of salt to the water when cooking the potatoes, otherwise the reduced broth will be too salty.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, lunch, main course

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 teaspoon saffron threads
2 tablespoons lightly toasted almonds
2 garlic cloves, green shoots removed, or 4 green garlic cloves
2 anchovies, rinsed
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 5- to 6-ounce halibut fillets
1 pound baby potatoes, cut in 3/4-inch pieces, or small potatoes, halved and sliced about 3/4-inch thick
3/4 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut in 2-inch lengths
2 tablespoons minced parsley
2 tablespoons minced basil

Steps:

  • Crush saffron threads between your fingers and place in a small bowl or ramekin. Add 1 tablespoon warm water and set aside.
  • In a mortar and pestle, pound together almonds, garlic and anchovies along with a pinch of salt into a paste. Set aside.
  • In a heavy straight-sided skillet or wide saucepan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season fish with salt and pepper. When oil is hot, sear fish for 1 minute on each side. Remove to a plate or platter.
  • Reduce heat to medium and add anchovy paste to pan. Cook, stirring and scraping bottom of pan, until garlic is fragrant, 30 seconds to a minute. Stir in 3 cups water and stir to deglaze bottom of pan. Add potatoes and a pinch of salt. (Don't salt to taste now or broth will become too salty when reduced later.) Bring to a boil. Add saffron with soaking water, reduce heat, cover and simmer until potatoes are just tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Carefully add seared halibut fillets and asparagus to pan. Tip in any liquid that has accumulated on the plate or platter, and bring back to a bare simmer. Cover and poach gently for 5 minutes, or until fish is opaque and asparagus is tender. With a slotted spoon or tongs, carefully remove fish fillets to 4 warm wide soup bowls. If necessary, simmer asparagus for another minute or 2. It should be tender but not too soft.
  • Divide potatoes and asparagus among the bowls. Turn up heat and reduce liquid in pan by half, stirring. Taste and adjust seasoning. Stir in parsley and basil and simmer 20 to 30 seconds. Spoon broth over fish and vegetables and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 340, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 25 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 35 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 868 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

BEST EVER ASPARAGUS & PEA RISOTTO



Best ever asparagus & pea risotto image

Enjoy this stunning risotto. It requires a little more effort but you're repaid with vibrant spring veg in every forkful

Provided by Tom Kerridge

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 bunch of asparagus (about 250g)
300g fresh peas, podded and pods reserved, or use 100g frozen peas
30g parmesan or vegetarian alternative, finely grated, plus the rind, if available
1 litre vegetable stock (or chicken stock if not vegetarian)
2 tbsp olive oil, plus a drizzle
1 onion, finely chopped
200g risotto rice
100ml white wine or vermouth
30g cold butter, cut into cubes
squeeze of lemon juice
handful of pea shoots (optional)

Steps:

  • Snap the woody ends off the asparagus stalks and roughly bash with the blade of a knife. Tip the ends into a saucepan along with the reserved pea pods, if using, and parmesan rind, if you have it. Pour over 700ml of the stock, set the pan over a low heat and bring to a simmer. Meanwhile, cut the tips off the asparagus, set aside, and slice the stalks into rounds.
  • Bring the rest of the stock to the boil in a small saucepan, tip in the asparagus tips and cook for 1 min. Scoop out into a bowl using a slotted spoon and set aside. Tip the rest of the asparagus and the peas into the pan and simmer for 3-4 mins until just tender. Tip half the cooked veg and the stock from the pan into a blender and blitz until frothy and green. Return to the pan with the whole vegetables and set aside.
  • Heat most of the oil in a large, shallow saucepan over a low heat and cook the onions for 8-10 mins until soft but not translucent. Stir in the rice to coat in the onions and oil, turn the heat up slightly and cook for 3 mins. Pour over the wine or vermouth, then stir and simmer until the liquid has evaporated.
  • Add a ladleful of stock from the large pan, avoiding the pea pods and asparagus ends, stirring vigorously and only adding more when the first ladle has been absorbed by the rice. Keep adding stock in this way until it is absorbed, the pan is dry and the rice is al dente (about 15 mins), then add the green stock, along with the veg, and cook for 3-4 mins more until the rice is just tender and you can see the bottom of the pan when you draw a spoon through it.
  • Remove from the heat and leave to stand for a minute, then beat in the butter, most of the cheese, a squeeze of lemon juice and some seasoning. Stir until the cheese has melted and the risotto is thick. Serve in warmed bowls topped with the asparagus tips, pea shoots (if using), the rest of the cheese and a drizzle of olive oil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 842 calories, Fat 31 grams fat, SaturatedFat 13 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 97 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 12 grams sugar, Fiber 10 grams fiber, Protein 31 grams protein, Sodium 3.4 milligram of sodium

PAN-SEARED HALIBUT WITH OLIVE OIL POTATOES



Pan-Seared Halibut With Olive Oil Potatoes image

Provided by Alex Witchel

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 1h45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 1/2 pounds (3 medium) Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled
Sea salt
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
5 1/2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
Half a small anchovy fillet
1/4 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves plus 2 whole sprigs
1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives
White pepper
1/4 cup milk
1/2 pound plus 3 1/2 tablespoons butter
1 small shallot, thinly sliced
2 large red bell peppers, cored and seeded, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 teaspoon sugar
1 1/2 cups chicken stock or canned broth
1 teaspoon saffron threads
2 pinches cayenne pepper
1 1/2 pounds halibut fillet, skin removed, cut into 4 equal pieces
2 tablespoons grapeseed oil

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with lightly salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until tender when pierced with a knife. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, combine 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1/2 clove sliced garlic. Sauté over low heat until lightly golden, then add anchovy and 1/4 teaspoon thyme leaves. Transfer to a small food processor and add olives, 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 teaspoon cold water. Purée until smooth and season to taste with white pepper; set aside.
  • When potatoes are tender, drain and put through a food mill or mash them. Return to pot and place over low heat. Stir with a wooden spoon until potatoes start to stick to pot, then slowly add milk, 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1/2 pound butter. Stir until very smooth, then season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside and keep warm.
  • In a medium saucepan, combine remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil with 3 cloves sliced garlic. Sauté over medium heat until garlic is aromatic. Add shallot and sauté until translucent. Stir in peppers, 1 teaspoon salt and sugar. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 2 minutes. Add chicken stock and saffron; simmer, partially covered, until peppers are tender, about 8 minutes. Purée in a food processor, blender or with an immersion blender, and pass through a fine sieve. Transfer to a small pan and season with cayenne and salt to taste. Add 2 tablespoons butter and whisk or blend until frothy. Set aside and keep warm.
  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Season halibut fillets with salt and pepper to taste. Place a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat and add grapeseed oil. When oil is hot, add fillets presentation-side down. Cook for 1 minute on stove top, then place in oven for 5 minutes. Remove pan from oven and return to stove top on medium heat. Add remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons butter to pan. When it starts to foam, add remaining 2 cloves garlic and sprigs of thyme. Baste fish with butter for 1 minute. Remove fillets from pan when undersides are golden brown.
  • To serve, place a large spoonful of potatoes in middle of four wide-rimmed plates or shallow soup bowls. Top with a halibut fillet, seared-side up. Place a spoonful of olive mixture on each fillet. Bring bell pepper emulsion to a boil and whisk until foamy, then pour around potatoes.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1124, UnsaturatedFat 43 grams, Carbohydrate 44 grams, Fat 89 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 40 grams, SaturatedFat 40 grams, Sodium 1522 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams, TransFat 2 grams

Tips:

  • To ensure the halibut is cooked evenly, make sure the fillets are of similar thickness. If they are not, adjust the cooking time accordingly.
  • Sear the halibut in a hot pan to create a crispy crust. This will help to keep the fish moist and flavorful.
  • Be careful not to overcook the halibut, as it can easily become dry. Cook the fish until it is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
  • The white asparagus risotto is a great way to add a creamy and flavorful side dish to the halibut. Be sure to use fresh asparagus for the best flavor.
  • The pea puree is a light and refreshing way to add a pop of color and flavor to the dish. Use fresh peas for the best flavor.

Conclusion:

Pan-seared halibut with white asparagus risotto and pea puree is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The halibut is cooked to perfection and the risotto is creamy and flavorful. The pea puree adds a pop of color and flavor to the dish. This dish is sure to impress your guests.

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