Broiled Halibut Steaks With Raspberry Sauce For 2 Recipes

BROILED HALIBUT STEAKS WITH RASPBERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• In a microwave-safe bowl, melt butter; stir in the garlic powder, salt and pepper., Broil halibut 4-6 in. from the heat for 5-6 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork, basting occasionally with butter mixture., Meanwhile, in a microwave-safe bowl, heat the jam, onions and mustard until jam is melted; stir until blended. Serve with fish. Garnish with raspberries and lemon wedges if desired.

BROILED HALIBUT WITH LEMON AND HERBS

Steps:

• In a small mixing bowl, combine 1/4 cup butter, shallots, dill weed, parsley, mustard, lemon juice, garlic and salt; mix well.
• Rinse halibut steaks in cold water and pat dry on paper towels.
• In a 8 inch x 8 inch oven proof casserole dish, add 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Place under the broiler on HIGH heat for about 2 minutes or until the butter has melted.
• Place the halibut steaks in the casserole dish.
• Spread one half the lemon/herb mixture equally over each steak.
• Place under the broiler on HIGH heat and broil for 6 minutes.
• Turn halibut steaks over and spread the remaining lemon/herb mixture evenly over the steaks.
• Continue to broil on HIGH heat for another 5 to 6 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Do not overcook the fish.
• Serve with cooked basmati brown rice.
• You may also use finely chopped chives or green onions instead of the shallots.

BROILED HALIBUT STEAKS WITH CRANBERRY COMPOTE

Steps:

• Rinse the halibut steaks in cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
• In a medium saucepan, heat the vegetable oil.
• Add the onion and cook over moderately-high heat until the onions are soft and very lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
• Add the cranberries, pear, sugar and water and stir to mix.
• Heat the berries over moderate heat, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 15 minutes; do not boil or the berries will cook to a puree.
• Stir in the cloves, salt and pepper and taste the compote for seasoning, adding more sugar if the cranberries are especially tart.
• Preheat the broiler, set the oven rack about 4 inches from the heat and lightly oil the broiler pan rack.
• Season each side of the halibut steaks with salt and pepper and set the steaks on the broiler rack.
• Broil the halibut for 3 to 4 minutes, turn the steaks and broil on the other side until the fish is just opaque through, 4 to 5 minutes longer.
• Meanwhile, reheat the compote and stir in the walnut pieces.
• Transfer the halibut steaks to individual dinner plates, spoon the cranberry compote partly over and alongside the halibut and serve immediately.
• Garnish with pear wedges or chopped walnuts if you like.

BARBEQUE HALIBUT STEAKS

Steps:

• Preheat grill for medium-high heat.
• Place butter, brown sugar, garlic, lemon juice, soy sauce, and pepper in a small saucepan. Warm over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar is completely dissolved.
• Lightly oil grill grate. Brush fish with brown sugar sauce, and place on grill. Cook for 5 minutes per side, or until fish can be easily flaked with a fork, basting with sauce. Discard remaining basting sauce.

WORCESTERSHIRE BROILED HALIBUT STEAKS

Steps:

• Place the steaks on a rack in a broiler pan.
• Combine orange juice, peel, worcestershire sauce& salt.
• Brush lightly over the steaks.
• Dot with butter.
• Place under the broiler for 10-12 minutes or until the fish flakes when tested, baste with remaining worcestershire sauce.

BROILED HALIBUT STEAKS, NICOISE

Steps:

• Cut garlic in half and rub fish steaks with cut sides. Brush fish with three tablespoons of the olive oil.
• Broil the fish steaks under a preheated broiler about five minutes, turn and broil on the other side about three minutes longer. Fish should not be quite cooked through.
• Place a slice of tomato on each fish steak, brush with remaining olive oil and season to taste with salt and pepper. Broil two to three minutes longer, until the tomato is soft and beginning to brown around the edges. Remove fish steaks to a serving platter.
• To serve, place a slice of lemon centered on each tomato slice, top with two anchovies criss-crossed, sprinkle with parsley and place a black olive in the center. Serve at once.

BROILED HALIBUT WITH GOAT CHEESE CRUST

Steps:

• Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack at about 6 inches from the heat source.
• In a small bowl, stir together the goat cheese, lemon pepper and salt. Pat this evenly over the tops of the halibut steaks. Place the steaks on a baking sheet. Pinch off tiny pieces of butter and place them on top of the cheese coating, using about 1 tablespoon per steak.
• Broil for 8 to 10 minutes per inch of thickness of your steaks. You will know they are done when the cheese is browned and the fish can be flaked with a fork.
• While the fish is cooking, combine the remaining butter, lemon juice, cream cheese, milk and chives in a small saucepan. Cook while stirring over low heat until everything is melted and smooth. Spoon sauce onto dinner plates and place the halibut steaks on top to serve.