Best 8 Halibut With Crab Sauce Recipes

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From the Pacific Ocean's depths to your dinner table, halibut with crab sauce is a delightful culinary journey that tantalizes the taste buds. This classic seafood combination seamlessly blends the delicate and mild flavor of succulent halibut with a rich, savory crab sauce that steals the show. Dive into the realm of flavors as we guide you through a culinary adventure to craft this delectable dish, designed to leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

HALIBUT CRAB CAKE ROULADE WITH A LEMON CREAM SAUCE, GREEN BEANS AND TRUFFLE ROASTED POTATOES



Halibut Crab Cake Roulade with a Lemon Cream Sauce, Green Beans and Truffle Roasted Potatoes image

Provided by Stacey Poon-Kinney, Food Network Star Season 9 Finalist

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 28

2 tablespoons butter
1 small shallot, minced
1/2 green bell pepper, minced
1/2 red bell pepper, minced
1/2 yellow bell pepper, minced
1 tomato, seeds removed, minced
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 pound lump crab
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon paprika
Four 4-ounce cuts halibut steak
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
3 egg yolks
15 ounces melted butter
3 ounces lemon juice
1 pound potatoes, diced
Olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon truffle oil
2 cups cut green beans
Butter
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 lemon

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • For the halibut crab cake roulade: In a skillet, heat the butter over medium heat. Saute the shallots until soft. Add the bell peppers and let soften a little. Toss with the tomatoes and cook for a few minutes. Mix in the panko, crab, Dijon and paprika. Sprinkle the halibut with salt and pepper. Top with the crab cake mix. Roll and secure with toothpicks. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 7 minutes.
  • For the sauce: Simmer the heavy cream until reduced by half, mixing frequently so it doesn't scald. In a blender, blend the yolks on low. Slowly add the hot melted butter in a steady stream. Add lemon juice to taste. Mix in the reduced cream to stabilize the sauce.
  • For the potatoes: Toss the potatoes with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 15 minutes, and then toss with the rosemary and truffle oil.
  • For the green beans: Blanch the beans in hot water. Toss in the butter, salt and pepper to taste. Season with lemon juice.
  • Serve the halibut crab cake roulades with the lemon cream sauce, green beans and roasted potatoes.

HALIBUT WITH CRAB SAUCE



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A thick and creamy crab sauce tops tender halibut in this delightful dish. "It's one of our favorite fish recipes," shares Shirley West of Lynnwood, Washington.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 halibut fillets (6 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons plus 2 tablespoons butter, divided
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/3 cup fat-free milk
1/2 cup crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
1/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese

Steps:

  • Place each fillet in an individual broiler-proof serving dish. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Melt 2 teaspoons butter; drizzle over fillets. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. , Meanwhile, in a small saucepan coated with cooking spray, melt remaining butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually stir in the broth and milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in crab. Remove from the heat; stir in cheese until melted. Pour over halibut. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes or until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 517mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 43g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

HALIBUT VERACRUZ



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Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup thinly sliced yellow onion
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2 cups diced tomato
1 medium jalapeno, diced
1 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons butter
4 (8-ounce) halibut fillets
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup Spanish olives, cut into thin rounds, plus 2 tablespoons olive juice from bottle
2 medium avocados, peeled and sliced
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons freshly chopped cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and cook until lightly colored, about 3 minutes. Add tomato, jalapeno and white wine. Cook until wine is reduced by 2/3, about 5 to 7 minutes. While sauce is reducing, heat butter in a separate skillet over medium heat. Season fish with kosher salt. When butter is melted, add halibut to the pan. Cook for 2 minutes, flip over and then transfer pan to preheated oven and bake until cooked through, about 10 minutes. Remove sauce from heat when reduced and stir in olives and olive juice.
  • To serve, divide sauce equally among 4 dinner plates. Place halibut (first caramelized side up) in the center of each plate on top of the sauce. Place avocado slices on top of fish, sprinkle with lime juice and cilantro, as garnish.

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

PAN-ROASTED HALIBUT WITH CLAMSHELL MUSHROOMS AND LEMON BUTTER SAUCE



Pan-Roasted Halibut with Clamshell Mushrooms and Lemon Butter Sauce image

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

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
¼ cup clamshell mushrooms, or more to taste
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 (7 ounce) halibut fillets
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
¼ cup water
½ lemon, juiced
1 ½ tablespoons butter, room temperature but not soft
1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf Italian parsley

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

HALIBUT STUFFED WITH SHRIMP AND CRABMEAT



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This is so delicious. Two 1 1/2 lb. halibut fillets may be substituted, with stuffing layered between fillets.

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories     Halibut

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 ounces canned crabmeat
2 ounces butter
1 teaspoon butter
8 ounces shrimp, shelled
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup fish stock
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup dry white wine
4 ounces mushrooms, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
2 ounces cooked rice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
1 (3 lb) halibut, center bone removed
1/4 cup butter, melted
parsley, for ganish
lemon

Steps:

  • Melt 1/4 cup butter. Reduce to low: add crabmeat and shrimp, coating well.
  • Stir in flour. Pour in the stock, cream and wine, stirring until blended, Heat gently until hot.
  • Stir in mushrooms, green pepper, rice salt and pepper.
  • Remove from heat; spoon into pocket of the halibut. Spread the excess mixture over the bottom of baking dish which has been lightly greased.
  • Arrange the stuffed fish on top and pour over the melted butter. Bake in preheated 350F oven, covered, for 50 minutes or until fish is tender but still firm.
  • Remove from oven. Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges and serve at once.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 786.8, Fat 38.9, SaturatedFat 20.1, Cholesterol 329, Sodium 965.2, Carbohydrate 9.7, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 1.1, Protein 92.2

HALIBUT WITH CREAM SAUCE



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"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 SHALLOT BUTTER SAUCE



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Halibut with Shallot Butter Sauce is a springtime favorite that profits from a dash of Pernod. The dish is topped off with a traditional European shallot butter sauce, made with wine vinegar, white wine and Pernod®, which adds a much-needed subtle kick to the mild flavor of halibut.

Provided by sbigelow

Categories     Halibut

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pint fish stock
4 ounces unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
4 (6 ounce) halibut steaks
1 tablespoon Pernod
4 shallots, chopped finely
salt and pepper
4 fluid ounces white wine
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Place the stock in a wide shallow pan and bring to a simmer. Slide in the fish, cover and poach for 6-8 minutes until the fish is tender. Remove from the heat and keep the fish warm in the liquid while preparing the sauce.
  • Place the shallots in a small pan with the wine vinegar. Boil until only a tablespoon of liquid remains. Remove the pan from the heat. Add the butter one piece at a time, whisking constantly to make a glossy sauce. If the sauce becomes too thick, return to the heat briefly. Add the Pernod®, salt and pepper, and a tablespoon of fish cooking liquid.
  • Lift the fish from the stock and transfer to warmed dinner plates. Spoon the sauce over the top and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 508.9, Fat 27.9, SaturatedFat 15.4, Cholesterol 117, Sodium 283.4, Carbohydrate 6, Sugar 1, Protein 39.1

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your dish.
  • Don't overcook the halibut. It should be cooked until it is just opaque in the center.
  • Make sure the crab sauce is hot when you serve it. This will help to melt the butter and blend the flavors.
  • Garnish the dish with fresh herbs, such as chives or parsley. This will add a pop of color and flavor.
  • Serve the halibut with roasted vegetables or a side salad. This will make a complete and satisfying meal.

Conclusion:

Halibut with crab sauce is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. It is easy to make and can be prepared in under an hour. With its delicate flavor and creamy sauce, this dish is sure to please everyone at your table.

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