Halibut is a delicious and versatile fish that can be cooked in a variety of ways. One of the most popular methods is to cook halibut with lemon sauce. This simple yet flavorful dish is sure to please even the most discerning palate. The combination of the delicate fish and the bright, tangy sauce is a perfect match, and it's a dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. If you're looking for a light and healthy meal that is also packed with flavor, then halibut with lemon sauce is the perfect choice for you.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
PAN SEARED HALIBUT RECIPE WITH LEMON BUTTER SAUCE
This pan seared halibut recipe with lemon butter sauce takes just 20 minutes... which you'd never guess with how fancy pan fried halibut looks. I'll show you how to pan sear halibut, plus how to make the perfect sauce for halibut.
Provided by Maya Krampf
Categories dinner Main Course
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Use paper towels to pat the halibut fillets completely dry - this will ensure even browning. Season the fish on both sides with garlic powder, paprika, sea salt, and black pepper. Set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 2 minutes.
- Add the fish fillets in a single layer (you can do it in batches if all the fish won't fit in a single layer). Sear, without moving, for 3-4 minutes, until the edges of the fish are opaque. Flip and cook for 2-4 minutes, until cooked through.
- Remove the fish from the pan and cover tightly with foil to keep warm.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Add the butter to the same pan. Wait for it to melt, then heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the butter is browned and smells nutty.TIP: If you like garlic, you can also use this lemon butter sauce recipe.
- Use the Zulay Kitchen Lemon Squeezer to squeeze all the juice from both halves of the lemon into the pan. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and simmer for about 3-4 minutes, stirring often, until volume is reduced by half. The lemon butter sauce will still be thin.
- Drizzle a little lemon butter sauce over each serving plate. Place the pan seared halibut fillets over the sauce, then drizzle more sauce on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 513 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 47 g, Fat 35 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, Cholesterol 61 mg, Sodium 785 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving
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.
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.
EASY LEMON HALIBUT
This one-pan dish is great for busy weeknights-plus using a Reynolds® Oven Bag means cleanup is a cinch.
Provided by Reynolds Kitchens(R)
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Reynolds®
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Add flour to a Reynolds® Large Oven Bag. Shake. Place bag in 2-quart rectangular baking dish at least 2 inches deep.
- Place spinach in bag; sprinkle with onion. Top with fish. Stir together the butter, garlic, salt, and black pepper. Brush over fish. Arrange lemon slices over fish. Close bag with tie (found inside package). Cut six 1/2-inch slits in top of bag to allow steam to escape. Tuck ends of bag in dish.
- Place dish in oven, allowing room for bag to expand during cooking without touching heating elements, wall, or racks. Bag should not hang over dish.
- Bake 20 minutes.
- Cut open top of oven bag carefully. Remember: Always support bag with the dish.
- Serve fish with spinach and lemon, and spoon any juices over the top. Sprinkle with crushed red pepper, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 207.5 calories, Carbohydrate 8.6 g, Cholesterol 51 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 25.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 287.4 mg, Sugar 1 g
HALIBUT WITH BROWN BUTTER, LEMON AND SAGE
This is a simple method for cooking firm, white-fleshed fish on the stovetop from start to finish. If halibut is not available, use thick flounder fillets, snapper, grouper or large sea scallops. The flavor of sage permeates the quick, easy pan sauce and the buttery bread crumbs provide crunchy texture.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories dinner, easy, quick, weekday, seafood, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Season fish on both sides with plenty of salt and pepper.
- Pour oil into a large, heavy skillet (preferably cast iron or nonstick) and set over medium-high heat. When oil is hot (but not smoking), swirl to evenly coat the pan, then add fish in a single layer. Let cook undisturbed for 3 to 4 minutes, until first side is nicely browned. Adjust the heat as needed to produce a steady sizzle and prevent scorching.
- Flip and cook fish for about another 3 minutes, until just done. (To test for doneness, use a fork to gently probe the flesh: it should flake easily.) Transfer cooked fish to a warm platter or serving plates.
- Make the sauce: Place skillet back on the stove over medium-high heat. Add butter and sage leaves. Cook butter, swirling the pan, until foamy and just beginning to brown, about 1 minute. Turn off heat and stir in lemon juice.
- Spoon butter sauce and sage leaves over fish. Sprinkle with bread crumbs and parsley. Serve immediately, with lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 357, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 33 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 490 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams
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
JAPANESE-STYLE CRISPY HALIBUT WITH LEMON SAUCE
If you enjoy ordering lemon chicken from your local takeout shop, then you will like this dish. It rather resembles English-style fish fingers-without the lemon sauce, that is! I like to use a good white-fleshed fish; cod is overfished, hence I've used halibut here, but pollack would do just as well. You could even use mackerel if you wished. I like using the Japanese panko breadcrumbs because they have been flavored with honey and are extra crisp, but you could make your own breadcrumbs, of course, using a chunk of stale bread. The dipping sauce is easy to make too.
Provided by Food Network
Time 20m
Yield Serves 2-4 to share
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- For the Halibut: Season the halibut pieces with salt and white pepper. Put the potato flour or cornstarch, beaten egg, and breadcrumbs in three separate bowls. Dip the halibut pieces into the potato flour or cornstarch, then the egg, and coat in the breadcrumbs. Place a wok over high heat and add all but 1 tbsp of the peanut oil. Heat the oil to 350degreesF, or until a piece of bread dropped in turns golden brown in 15 seconds and floats to the surface. Fry the breaded halibut pieces in the oil for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown, then remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- For the Sauce: Meanwhile, make the sauce. Heat a small wok or saucepan over medium heat and add the remaining 1 tbsp of peanut oil. Add the ginger and fry for a few seconds, then add the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Cook for 1 minute or until the sauce has thickened, then remove from the heat. When the fish is cooked, season with dried chili flakes (if using), garnish with lemon wedges, if you like, and serve with the lemon dipping sauce.
HALIBUT IN A LEMON MUSTARD AND CAPER SAUCE
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
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.
PHYLLO-WRAPPED HALIBUT FILLETS WITH LEMON SCALLION SAUCE
The flaky phyllo crust keeps the halibut moist and delicious. For a nicer presentation, cut halibut in half at an angle before placing on sauce.
Provided by JAYDA
Categories Main Dish Recipes Seafood Main Dish Recipes Halibut
Time 35m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- Lightly butter 1 sheet of phyllo dough. Lay another sheet directly on top of the first sheet, and lightly butter it. Repeat with remaining 2 sheets of phyllo. Cut sheets in half.
- Season halibut fillets with salt and pepper. Place a fillet near the bottom edge of one of the halved sheets of phyllo. Sprinkle with dill. Fold in the sides of the phyllo, then roll the fillet. Place on a baking sheet, and lightly brush with butter. Repeat with remaining fillet.
- Bake in a preheated oven until pastry is puffed and golden brown, about 12 to 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring lemon juice to a boil in a small saucepan over high heat. Boil until almost evaporated. Reduce heat to medium, and stir in cream. Simmer until the cream thickens somewhat. Stir in green onions, and season with salt and pepper. Serve halibut on a pool of sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 587.3 calories, Carbohydrate 24.7 g, Cholesterol 157.4 mg, Fat 39.1 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 33.9 g, SaturatedFat 22 g, Sodium 367.5 mg, Sugar 1 g
Tips:
- Choose the freshest halibut you can find. Look for fish that is firm to the touch and has a mild, briny smell. Avoid fish that is slimy or has a strong fishy odor.
- Sear the halibut until it is golden brown and crispy on the outside, but still flaky and tender on the inside. This will help to lock in the flavor and moisture of the fish.
- Make sure the lemon sauce is hot before serving. This will help to melt the butter and create a smooth, creamy sauce.
- Serve the halibut with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice.
Conclusion:
Halibut with lemon sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The delicate flavor of the halibut is perfectly complemented by the bright and tangy lemon sauce. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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