Halibut Steaks Maine Style Recipes

HALIBUT STEAKS - MAINE STYLE

Steps:

• Rinse halibut steaks in cold water and pat dry on paper towellling; set aside.
• In a small bowl, beat together eggs, milk and mustard until blended.
• Crush corn flakes.
• In a shallow mixing bowl, combine crushed corn flakes, granulated garlic powder, dried dill weed, parmesan cheese and Italian herb seasoning mix.
• Preheat oven to 450 F degrees.
• Dip halibut in egg mixture.
• Now dip halibut in corn flakes mixture to coat all surfaces well. With floured fingers, press the cornflakes firmly into the halibut.
• In a shallow 8" x 10" oven-proof casserole dish, in preheated 450 F oven, heat butter and olive oil until butter melts.
• Place coated halibut steaks in a single layer in the buttered casserole dish.
• Bake in preheated 450 F oven for 5 minutes.
• Turn halibut steaks over and continue to bake for 5 to 6 minutes or until fish flakes when tested with a fork; DO NOT OVERCOOK.
• Serve immediately with tartar sauce, lemon wedges or both.

GRILLED HALIBUT STEAKS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first eight ingredients; let stand for 30 minutes. Spread 1 tablespoon herbed butter over each halibut steak., Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill fish, butter side down, covered, over medium heat or broil, buttered side up, 4 in. from the heat for 5-1/2 minutes. , Spread 1 tablespoon herbed butter over each halibut steak; turn and spread with remaining butter. Grill or broil 5-6 minutes longer or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

BUTTER-BASTED HALIBUT STEAKS WITH CAPERS

Steps:

• Season halibut with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet, preferably cast iron, over medium-high heat until beginning to smoke. Cook halibut until golden brown, 6-8 minutes. Turn and cook until other side of fish is golden brown, about 4 minutes longer.
• Add butter, thyme sprigs, and garlic to pan and cook, tilting pan and spooning butter over fish, until halibut is opaque throughout and butter is brown, about 2 minutes. Add capers; toss in butter to warm through.
• Divide halibut among plates and spoon butter sauce over.

GRILLED LEMON GARLIC HALIBUT STEAKS

Steps:

• Brush grill rack with vegetable oil. Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. In shallow glass or plastic dish or resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix lemon juice, 1 tablespoon oil, the salt, pepper and garlic. Add fish; turn several times to coat with marinade. Cover dish or seal bag and refrigerate 10 minutes.
• Remove fish from marinade; reserve marinade. Cover and grill fish 4 to 6 inches from medium heat 10 to 15 minutes, turning once and brushing with marinade, until fish flakes easily with fork. Discard any remaining marinade.
• Sprinkle fish with parsley and lemon peel.

HALIBUT STEAKS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, mushrooms, garlic and zucchini. Cover, and cook stirring occasionally, until the onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
• Place halibut steaks into a shallow baking dish, and top with the sauteed vegetables. Season with basil, salt and pepper.
• Bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven, then remove the dish, and cover the fillets with a layer of sliced tomato. Return to the oven, and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

HALIBUT STEAKS

Steps:

• Arrange steaks in buttered or sprayed shallow oven dish.
• Arrange lemon and onion slices over fish.
• Season with pepper and allspice.
• Carefully pour wine over all.
• Let stand for 15 minutes.
• Combine- bread crumbs, grated cheese, parsley.
• Sprinkle over fish.
• Dot with butter or margarine.
• Bake uncovered in 350°F oven for 25 minutes.