Best 8 Halibut With Lemon Caper Sauce Recipes

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Halibut with lemon caper sauce is a classic dish that is both elegant and easy to prepare. If you're looking for a simple yet delicious seafood recipe, give this one a try. The light, flaky halibut is perfectly complemented by the tangy lemon caper sauce, and the whole dish comes together in just a few minutes. Serve it over rice or pasta for a complete meal.

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HALIBUT WITH LEMON, CAPERS, AND CROUTONS



Halibut with Lemon, Capers, and Croutons image

Provided by Amy Finley

Categories     appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 stick plus 2 tablespoons butter
6 slices stale white sandwich bread, crusts removed and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 (6-ounce) pieces halibut (preferably Pacific)
1 to 2 tablespoons capers (depending on taste)
1 large lemon, juiced
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley leaves

Steps:

  • In a medium saute pan over medium-high heat, melt 4 tablespoons of the butter. When the foam subsides, fry the cubes of bread until golden and crusty, about 4 to 7 minutes. Remove the croutons from the pan with a slotted spatula and set aside on paper towels to drain. Wipe out the pan.
  • Place the flour on a plate and season well with salt and pepper. Dredge the halibut in the flour and shake off excess.
  • Return the saute pan to the heat and melt 4 more tablespoons of butter. When the foam has subsided add the fish to the pan. Cook, turning once, until the fish is no longer translucent in the center, flakes easily, and is golden brown on both sides, about 4 to 7 minutes per side. Transfer the fish to a serving platter and wipe out the pan.
  • Melt the additional 2 tablespoons of butter, and when the foam subsides add the capers and croutons. Saute briefly, then add the lemon juice and parsley and swirl to combine. Pour over the fish on the serving dish and serve immediately.

LEMON-CAPER BRAISED HALIBUT



Lemon-Caper Braised Halibut image

Provided by Harley Pasternak, M.Sc.

Categories     Citrus     Fish     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Lemon     Seafood     Halibut     Capers     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 halibut fillets (about 5 ounces each)
Salt and black pepper
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes cut in half
2 tablespoons capers, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
4 cups baby spinach
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 slices whole-grain bread or 2 chunks whole-grain baguette

Steps:

  • Season the halibut with salt and pepper. Coat a medium nonstick skillet with cooking spray; place over medium-high heat. Add the fish; cook for 5 minutes per side, until cooked through. Transfer to a platter and cover to keep warm.
  • Reduce the heat to low. Add the oil, tomatoes, capers, and lemon juice; cook for 1 minute, stirring. Arrange the spinach on 2 serving plates; top with the fish. Spoon the sauce over the halibut and garnish with the parsley. Serve with the bread.

BAKED HALIBUT WITH TOMATO CAPER SAUCE



Baked Halibut With Tomato Caper Sauce image

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

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
4 plump garlic cloves, minced or mashed in a mortar and pestle
1/4 cup capers, drained, rinsed and finely chopped or mashed with the garlic in a mortar and pestle
2 pounds tomatoes, peeled, seeded and finely chopped, or 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes with juice
Salt, preferably kosher salt
freshly ground pepper to taste
Pinch of sugar
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 tablespoon slivered fresh basil leaves
1 recipe tomato-caper sauce, above
6 6-ounce halibut fillets (Choose Pacific halibut over Atlantic halibut. According to the Environmental Defense Fund and the Blue Ocean Institute, Pacific halibut fisheries have been properly managed, but they are overfished in the Atlantic.)
Salt, preferably kosher salt
freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
6 lemon slices

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

CAPERS AND HALIBUT



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This is a very easy seared halibut with a buttery wine and caper sauce! It takes hardly any time at all to make, but it is sure to leave a lasting impression.

Provided by Barbara Tantrum

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Halibut

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 (8 ounce) steaks halibut
½ cup white wine
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
¼ cup butter
salt and pepper to taste
3 tablespoons capers, with liquid

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the halibut steaks on all sides until nicely browned. Remove from pan, and set aside.
  • Pour the wine into the pan, and use a spatula to scrape any browned bits from the bottom. Let the wine reduce to almost nothing, then stir in the garlic, butter and capers. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Let the sauce simmer for a minute to blend the flavors.
  • Return the steaks to the pan, and coat them with sauce. Cook until fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve fish immediately with the sauce from the pan poured over it.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284.3 calories, Carbohydrate 1.4 g, Cholesterol 72.1 mg, Fat 17 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 24.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 337 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

HALIBUT WITH LEMON SAUCE



Halibut with Lemon Sauce image

Fish and lemon are a natural pairing: The tart citrus enlivens the flavor of a delicate sauteed halibut topped with a reduced lemon sauce and slices of preserved lemon.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

Zest of 3 lemons
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon salt
1/3 cup plus 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
4 halibut fillets or other firm white fish (8 ounces each)
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 tablespoons butter, cut into thirds
1 Moroccan Preserved Lemon (optional)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the lemon zest, sugar, salt, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and dill. Place fillets in a shallow, nonreactive container. Cover with lemon-dill marinade, and refrigerate 3 hours.
  • Remove fish from container; set marinade aside. Heat a large saute pan coated with olive oil. Saute fillets until golden and cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Remove from heat; transfer fillets to a platter. Cover with aluminum foil to keep warm.
  • Turn heat to high; add reserved marinade. When it bubbles and browns, add remaining lemon juice. Cook 1 minute. Reduce heat to low. Add butter, swirling pan to melt. Remove pan from heat; strain into small pan. If using preserved lemon, cut rind into 1/4-inch-thick strips and warm with sauce in pan. Pour sauce over fillets, and serve.

HALIBUT WITH LEMON-CAPER SAUCE



HALIBUT WITH LEMON-CAPER SAUCE image

Categories     Fish

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 11

1.5-pounds of halibut fillets, cut into 8 pieces
.5-cups all purpose flour
Sea Salt
Freshly Ground Pepper
4 to 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2-tablespoons chopped shallots
.25-cups of small capers, rinsed and drained
3-tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1-teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
4-tablespoons unsalted butter
1-tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Season halibut well on both sides with salt and pepper. Place flour in a pie plate. Place 2 tablespoons oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Dip four pieces of fish in flour and place in hot skillet. Cook, turning once, until fish is opaque and the edges are golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a warm platter. Add more oil to skillet, if necessary, and repeat with remaining fish. After fish is cooked, add remaining 2 tablespoons oil, shallots, and capers to skillet. Sauté 1 minute, until shallots are golden. Add lemon juice and zest, and bring to a boil. Simmer 1 minute; add .25-teaspoon salt and a pinch of pepper. Remove from heat and swirl in butter and parsley. Spoon over fish and serve.

BAKED PACIFIC HALIBUT WITH LEMON CAPER BUTTER



Baked Pacific Halibut With Lemon Caper Butter image

Simply wonderful. Recipe from "Return to Sunday Dinners" by Russell Cronkhite, a world renowned chef.

Provided by goushiangirl

Categories     Halibut

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 tablespoon capers, minced
2 tablespoons green onions, minced
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
6 halibut fillets (about 6 ounces each)
1 teaspoon coarse salt
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 1/2 cups fresh white breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
2 lemons, halved

Steps:

  • Adjust rack to center of oven and preheat to 400°F
  • Combine butter, capers, onion and lemon juice in food processor and pulse to blend. Set aside.
  • Place each halibut fillet on dry surface and sprinkle with salt.
  • Smear tops and sides of fillets with mustard and coat with bread crumbs and parsley.
  • Coat bottom of baking pan with half of the lemon-caper butter. Place fillets skin side down in pan and dot each fillet with remaining lemon-caper butter.
  • Bake until crusty and golden on the outside and moist and flaky in the middle, 15-20 minutes.
  • Carefully transfer baked fish to warm platter. Squeeze the lemons into the butter and drippins left of baking sheet and transfer to small bowl. Whisk together thoroughly and pour over fish. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 625.3, Fat 25.4, SaturatedFat 11.2, Cholesterol 171.1, Sodium 814, Carbohydrate 10.8, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 0.9, Protein 86.7

HALIBUT IN A LEMON MUSTARD AND CAPER SAUCE



Halibut in a Lemon Mustard and Caper Sauce image

Baked halibut steamed in the oven with a sauce made with lemon, capers and honey mustard. Super easy and nearly zero clean up.

Provided by TortsChef

Categories     Very Low Carbs

Time 30m

Yield 1 fish steak, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 ounces fresh halibut steaks
1/2 lemon, juice of, large
2 tablespoons honey mustard
6 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons capers
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • take out two sheets of tin foil, appx 8x10 and stack them (one will actually cover the fish, the other will act as a safety to prevent spilling juice/sauce in the oven).
  • Place the fish steak in the center of the tin foil, and salt and pepper it.
  • In a small bowl, place the olive oil, lemon juice, honey mustard and white wine and mix into an emulsion.
  • pour the sauce over the fish (be sure to lift the sides of the foil to create a barrier and prevent the sauce from spilling onto the counter).
  • place the capers over the fish.
  • fold the foil into a pouch.
  • place in the oven for 20 minutes and test for doneness (fish should be white and flaky in the center).
  • Serve the fish with the sauce.

Tips:

  • Choose the freshest halibut possible. Fresh halibut should have a mild, sweet flavor and firm, white flesh.
  • Use a large skillet or sauté pan. This will help to prevent the halibut from overcrowding and ensure that it cooks evenly.
  • Season the halibut generously with salt and pepper. This will help to enhance the flavor of the fish.
  • Cook the halibut over medium heat. This will help to prevent the fish from overcooking and becoming dry.
  • Baste the halibut with the lemon caper sauce while it is cooking. This will help to keep the fish moist and flavorful.
  • Serve the halibut immediately with the lemon caper sauce. This dish is best enjoyed when served fresh.

Conclusion:

Halibut with lemon caper sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of the flaky halibut, the tangy lemon caper sauce, and the crispy capers makes for a truly unforgettable meal. Whether you are serving it to your family or friends, this dish is sure to impress.

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