Cheles Halibut Recipes

PAN SEARED HALIBUT RECIPE WITH LEMON BUTTER SAUCE

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.

HALIBUT FISH CHEEKS

Steps:

• Pat the halibut cheeks dry with paper towel. Lightly flour each cheek and gently tap any excess flour. If you like, season the flour with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
• In a sauté pan over medium-high heat, melt the butter and add olive oil. Swirl around until the butter and oil are mixed and bubbly. Place cheeks into the bubbly butter and brown until cooked, just a minute or two each side. Time will vary depending on the size of the pieces but no longer than 5 minutes in total.
• When you flip the fish over, add capers, wine, and squeeze one lemon wedge over the cheeks. Add another tablespoon of butter and allow to melt. Give the pan a shake and remove from heat. Sprinkle with parsley and serve right away.

CHELE'S HALIBUT

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Grease the inside of a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter.
• Place halibut in the prepared baking dish.
• Mix sour cream, green onions, butter, salt, white pepper, and dill in a bowl.
• Spread sour cream mixture over halibut.
• Bake halibut in preheated oven until fish flakes easily with a fork, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Remove halibut from the oven and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
• Place oven rack about 6 inches from broiler heat source and turn on oven's broiler.
• Place under preheated broiler and broil until cheese is lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes.

CHELE'S HALIBUT

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Grease the inside of a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter.
• Place halibut in the prepared baking dish.
• Mix sour cream, green onions, butter, salt, white pepper, and dill in a bowl.
• Spread sour cream mixture over halibut.
• Bake halibut in preheated oven until fish flakes easily with a fork, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Remove halibut from the oven and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
• Place oven rack about 6 inches from broiler heat source and turn on oven's broiler.
• Place under preheated broiler and broil until cheese is lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes.

GRILLED HALIBUT CHEEKS IN LEMON SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat the grill.
• In a saute pan over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Add the onion and garlic and saute until translucent. Add the salt, chives, lemon zest, lemon juice, dill, and wine and reduce by 1/3. Add olive oil and capers and stir. Remove from the heat.
• In a large foil square, place a spoonful of sauce. Add 1 piece of fish, cover with more sauce, and wrap tightly. Repeat with the remaining fish. Place the packets on the grill and grill for 3 minutes on each side.
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