Are you craving a light and flavorful seafood dish that is easy to make? Halibut with lemon capers and croutons is a delicious and nutritious meal that can be prepared in under an hour. This dish combines the delicate flavor of halibut with the bright citrus notes of lemon and the salty, tangy bite of capers. The crispy croutons add a delightful textural contrast, creating a dish that is both satisfying and elegant. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. In this article, we'll provide you with step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and variations to create the perfect halibut with lemon capers and croutons.
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HALIBUT WITH LEMON-BUTTER AND CRISPY SHALLOTS
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- For the lemon butter: Whisk together the lemon juice, salt, pepper, lemon zest and butter in a deep medium bowl until well blended (mixture will be like a thick sauce). Set aside until ready to use.
- For the halibut and crispy shallots: Combine the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper and garlic in an 8-by-8-by-2-inch glass dish. Whisk the marinade to blend. Add the halibut and turn several times to coat evenly. Let stand 15 to 20 minutes.
- Combine the grapeseed oil and shallots in a medium heavy saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring often, until the oil heats up and the shallots turn golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer the shallots with a slotted spoon to several layers of paper towels to drain and crisp. Sprinkle with salt and pepper just before using.
- Heat a large dry nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Lift the halibut from the marinade, letting the excess drain off. Add the halibut to the hot skillet and sear 3 minutes. Turn the fish over using a flexible metal spatula. Sear until still slightly pink in the center, about 3 minutes longer, depending on thickness. Transfer the halibut to plates. Top with a generous dollop of lemon-butter and pile the shallots alongside or scatter around the fish. Garnish with the lemon wedges and serve.
HALIBUT WITH BRIGHT LEMON CREAM SAUCE
Tender halibut with a suprisingly light and brightly flavored lemon cream sauce. It can be made with as many or as few capers as you prefer. Serve with salad and fresh bread.
Provided by Adopted Parisian
Categories Halibut
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix flour, salt, and pepper on a large plate and then dredge each cut of halibut. Shake off any excess flour.
- Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a large saute pan, wait for foam to reduce and add fish to the pan. Saute, turning once, until the fish is cooked all the way through, flakes easily, and is golden brown all over. Transfer fish to a serving platter.
- Melt remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, and add the capers. Saute 1 minute, then add lemon juice and whisk lightly. Pour over the fish on the serving dish and serve immediately, sprinkling with zest and chives.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 404.1, Fat 21.4, SaturatedFat 11.5, Cholesterol 100.7, Sodium 924.8, Carbohydrate 13.7, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 0.4, Protein 37.7
CAPERS AND HALIBUT
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
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
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
LEMON-CAPER BRAISED HALIBUT
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
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.
HALIBUT WITH LEMON SAUCE
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
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.
ROASTED HALIBUT WITH LEMONS, OLIVES AND ROSEMARY
Fish can be finicky dinner-party fare, especially for the distracted cook. Step away for a moment to sip your cocktail and your fillets might go from pearly to parched. This dish, though, inspired by one from Southern Italy, elegantly feeds a crowd. The fish, halibut, is seasoned with chile, salt and olive oil, then topped with rosemary, lemon and olives and roasted. It's a lighter main dish that won't leave anyone hungry.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, easy, quick, weekday, main course
Time 10m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 450 degrees. Place fish in a baking dish, brush fillets with 1 teaspoon of oil and season with salt and chile pepper. Top each fillet with a rosemary branch and several slices of lemon. Drizzle remaining oil over lemon slices and sprinkle with additional salt. Scatter olives over fish and pan.
- Bake until just opaque, about 10 minutes. If lemon slices have not browned or singed (this will depend on how thinly you slice them), place pan under broiler for 1 to 2 minutes. Serve drizzled with more olive oil; sprinkle with more salt and chili, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 270, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 43 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 651 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram
Tips
- Choose a firm and fresh halibut steak for the best results.
- Pat the halibut dry with paper towels before cooking to avoid splattering.
- Season the halibut generously with salt and pepper.
- Cook the halibut over medium-high heat to get a nice sear.
- Baste the halibut with the lemon-caper sauce while cooking to keep it moist and flavorful.
- Serve the halibut immediately with the lemon-caper sauce and croutons.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or chives for a pop of color and flavor.
Conclusion
This halibut with lemon capers is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The halibut is cooked to perfection and the lemon-caper sauce is a perfect complement to the fish. The croutons add a nice crunch and texture to the dish. This recipe is sure to please everyone at the table.
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