Best 6 Chile Glazed Halibut With Avocado Tomatillo Sauce Recipes

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When the desire for a quick and easy meal crosses your path, a flavorful recipe for chile glazed halibut with avocado tomatillo sauce is the perfect option. This delicious and vibrant dish combines the delicate, flaky texture of halibut with a zesty, creamy sauce made from fresh avocados, tomatillos, and zingy chiles. The combination of these ingredients creates a delectable meal that is sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you wanting more.

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

TEXAS TOMATILLO AVOCADO SAUCE



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Uniquely delicious. A must-have for any party, luncheon, dinner, or snack! A mean green creamy, delectable sauce! Great for dipping or on your favorite tacos or fajitas.

Provided by LisaAnnEaster

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 4h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound tomatillos, husked
4 avocados, halved and pitted
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
1 jalapeno pepper
2 tablespoons lime juice
4 cloves garlic
3 sprigs fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon red fajita seasoning
1 teaspoon Mediterranean sea salt

Steps:

  • Place tomatillos into a large pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain.
  • Transfer tomatillos to a blender. Add avocados, sour cream, jalapeno pepper, lime juice, garlic, cilantro, fajita seasoning, and sea salt; blend until smooth.
  • Refrigerate blended sauce until flavors meld, at least 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245.5 calories, Carbohydrate 14.6 g, Cholesterol 12.5 mg, Fat 21.3 g, Fiber 7.9 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 295.9 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

AVOCADO TOMATILLO SALSA



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This spectacularly simple green sauce may be the perfect summer condiment. It requires no cooking, only takes 10 to 15 minutes to make, looks gorgeous, and tastes amazing with anything grilled and most things that aren't. Spoon over grilled pork tacos, grilled meats, or serve with chips.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Salsa Recipes     Salsa Verde Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 ounces fresh tomatillos - husked, rinsed, and halved
1 tablespoon thinly sliced serrano chiles, or to taste
1 large ripe avocado - halved, seeded, and flesh scooped out of peel
¼ cup packed cilantro leaves
½ lime, juiced
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Place tomatillos into a food processor. Add serrano pepper, avocado, cilantro, and lime juice. Season with salt to taste. Process until smooth; adjust seasoning. Transfer to a serving bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87.3 calories, Carbohydrate 6.4 g, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 4.7 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

CHILE-GLAZED HALIBUT WITH AVOCADO-TOMATILLO SAUCE



Chile-Glazed Halibut with Avocado-Tomatillo Sauce image

Provided by Barbara Pool Fenzl

Categories     Blender     Garlic     Herb     High Fiber     Orange     Halibut     Avocado     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Tomatillo     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Glaze
6 tablespoons fresh orange juice
6 tablespoons honey
1 1/2 teaspoons minced canned chipotle chiles*
1 garlic clove, coarsely chopped
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Sauce
1 large avocado, halved, pitted, peeled
2 medium tomatillos (about 4 ounces), husked, rinsed, coarsely chopped**
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
1/4 teaspoon (or more) hot pepper sauce
Fish
6 5-ounce halibut fillets (each about 1 inch thick)
1 orange with skin, cut lengthwise in half, thinly sliced crosswise
Ground cumin

Steps:

  • For glaze:
  • Mix all ingredients in blender until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Do ahead: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Stir before using.
  • For Sauce:
  • Combine all ingredients in blender; blend until smooth. Do ahead: Can be made 2 hours ahead. Cover; let stand at room temperature.
  • For fish:
  • Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Make crosswise slits in each fillet, cutting to within 1/4 inch of bottom and spacing slits about 3/4 inch apart. Brush glaze over top and into slits. Place orange slices in slits. Sprinkle fish with ground cumin, salt, and pepper. Place fish, orange side up, on grill; cover and cook until fish is opaque, about 8 minutes. Using wide spatula, carefully transfer fish to platter. Let rest several minutes. Spoon avocado sauce onto plates, spreading slightly. Arrange 1 fillet over sauce on each plate and serve.
  • *Chipotle chiles are dried, smoked jalapeños canned in adobo sauce. They are available at some supermarkets, at specialty foods stores, and at Latin markets.
  • **Green and tomato-like with a papery husk, tomatillos are sold in the produce section of some supermarkets and at Latin markets.

TOMATILLO AVOCADO SAUCE



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Make and share this Tomatillo Avocado Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by lisaanneaster

Categories     Sauces

Time 25m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb worth of fresh tomatillo, just boil until tomatillo flesh is tender
4 medium avocados
1 fresh jalapeno (or poblano or serrano)
8 ounces sour cream
4 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon mediterranean salt
1 tablespoon red fajita seasoning mix
3 springs cilantro
and 1 oz lime juice

Steps:

  • Boil the 1 lb of tomatillos until flesh is tender.
  • Place tomatillos in blender with all other ingredients (discard the the boiled water) in a blender and blend until smooth.
  • Refrigerate for at least 4 hours until cool all the way through and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191.5, Fat 17, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 12.4, Sodium 258, Carbohydrate 10.7, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 3.2, Protein 2.6

GRILLED HALIBUT WITH TOMATO-AVOCADO SALSA



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Look out, taste buds! Marinated with a spicy attitude, these fish steaks are grilled and topped with a zesty salsa.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 medium tomatoes, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
2 green onions, thinly sliced (2 tablespoons)
1 medium avocado, peeled, coarsely chopped
1 small jalapeño chile, seeded, finely chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 lb halibut or other firm fish steaks, 3/4 to 1 inch thick
2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
1 clove garlic, finely chopped

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, mix all salsa ingredients until well blended. Cover and refrigerate about 20 minutes or until chilled.
  • If fish steaks are large, cut into 6 serving pieces. In shallow glass or plastic dish, mix all remaining fish ingredients. Place fish in dish; turn to coat with marinade. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes but no longer than 2 hours.
  • Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Remove fish from marinade; reserve marinade. Cover and grill fish over medium heat 15 to 20 minutes, brushing 2 or 3 times with marinade and turning once, until fish flakes easily with fork. Discard any remaining marinade. Serve fish with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 200 mg

AVOCADO AND TOMATILLO SAUCE



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Salsa de Aquacate y Tomatillo, in "1,000 Mexican Recipes' by Marge Poore. Veracruz and Yucatan cuisine; spoon over poultry and fish.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Sauces

Time 50m

Yield 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 medium tomatillos, husked and rinsed
1 large ripe avocado, Haas variety
1/4 medium white onion, chopped
1 serrano chili, chopped with seeds
1 garlic clove, chopped
3 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (to taste)
1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, cook the tomatillos in water to cover until they turn pale green and are slightly soft, 5-6 minutes.
  • Drain and put them in a food processor.
  • Cut the avocado in half; remove seed; peel and add to the processor along with the remaining ingredients.
  • Process until smooth.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste; serve within 4 hours for best color.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 455.5, Fat 36.9, SaturatedFat 5.3, Sodium 1184.9, Carbohydrate 35.3, Fiber 19.6, Sugar 8.9, Protein 6.9

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, firm halibut fillets for the best results.
  • To remove the skin from the halibut, make a shallow cut along the backbone and then use your fingers to gently pull the skin away from the flesh.
  • If you don't have a grill, you can also cook the halibut in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  • Be careful not to overcook the halibut, as it will become dry and tough.
  • To make the avocado-tomatillo sauce, use ripe avocados and tomatillos.
  • Be sure to remove the seeds from the tomatillos before blending them.
  • Add a little bit of lime juice to the sauce to brighten the flavors.
  • Serve the chile-glazed halibut with the avocado-tomatillo sauce, rice, and beans.

Conclusion:

Chile-glazed halibut with avocado-tomatillo sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. The halibut is grilled to perfection and then glazed with a sweet and spicy chile sauce. The avocado-tomatillo sauce is creamy and tangy, and it perfectly complements the halibut. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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