Cajun Spiced Halibut And Summer Vegetables Recipes

HALIBUT WITH SPICED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Cut whole onions into thin slices.
• Heat 1 teaspoon of the oil in a nonstick skillet until it is quite hot. Add onions, and saute over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until onions begin to soften and take on color. When onions begin to dry out, stir in 2 tablespoons of the fish stock.
• Meanwhile, wash, trim, seed and cut the whole red and green peppers into thin slices, and add to onion. Cook, stirring, until peppers begin to soften.
• Grate ginger, and stir into peppers along with five-spice powder.
• Cut halibut into three pieces, discarding bone. Place halibut in pan, and cover with vegetables. Cover, and cook according to the Canadian rule: measure fish at thickest part and cook 8 to 10 minutes per inch.
• Meanwhile, trim, wash and chop cilantro and green onions, and saute them with pine nuts in the remaining olive oil in a small pot for about one minute.
• Add remaining fish stock and soy sauce to the pine nut mixture, and cook until slightly reduced.
• When fish is cooked, arrange vegetables on each of three plates; top with halibut, and spoon pine nut mixture over top of each.

CAJUN HALIBUT

Steps:

• Combine salt, black pepper, red pepper, paprika, and garlic powder, in a small bowl; mix well and rub evenly over both sides of the fish.
• Preheat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and spray with cooking spray.
• Add the fish, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.

CAJUN SUMMER VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Place vegetables in a grill wok or basket. Grill, uncovered, over medium heat for 8-12 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently. Transfer to a large bowl. Sprinkle with Cajun seasoning; toss to coat.

BROILED HALIBUT WITH SUMMER HERBS

Steps:

• Position a rack in the upper third of the oven; preheat to 450 degrees F. Cut the halibut into 4 pieces; arrange on a foil-lined baking sheet, cut-side down. Squeeze 1 lemon half over the fish and season with salt and pepper; spread the mayonnaise over the tops. Bake until the fish is almost cooked through, 6 to 7 minutes. Switch the oven to broil. Broil the fish until the tops are golden, about 3 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine the chives, dill and parsley in a small bowl; set aside. Toss the arugula with the juice of the remaining lemon half and 1 tablespoon olive oil; season with salt and pepper.
• Top each fish fillet with the herb mixture. Drizzle the arugula salad and tomatoes with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Serve with lemon wedges.

CAJUN SPICED HALIBUT AND SUMMER VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Cut all vegetables into 1/2 inch pieces. Toss onion and bell pepper with 1 T. oil and season with spice mix, salt & pepper. Heat 1 T. oil in saute pan. Saute over med. high heat until onion starts to carmelize. In the same bowl toss zuchinni and squash with additional spices, add more oil if necessary. Add to onion mixture and continue to saute until vegetables are crisp tender. While squash is cooking, lightly brush fish with remaining oil, sprinkle with seasoning, salt and pepper. Remove vegetables from pan and divide onto heated plates. In same pan over high heat saute halibut for 2 minutes, turn over and cook another 3 minutes or until cooked through. Place on top of vegetables and serve. 2 lbs. halibut filet - cut into 4 equal pieces

BLACKENED HALIBUT

Steps:

• In a large shallow dish, combine the first 8 ingredients. Add fillets, 2 at a time, and turn to coat., In a large cast-iron skillet, cook fillets in butter over medium heat until fish flakes easily with a fork, 3-4 minutes on each side.

VEGETABLE-TOPPED HALIBUT

Steps:

• To prepare the sauce, combine the squash, mushrooms, onion, garlic, lemon zest, salt and 1/4 cup water in a medium saucepan.
• Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer about 4 minutes or until nearly tender.
• Drain and return the vegetables to the pan.
• In a large skillet, bring chicken broth to a boil.
• Carefully add the fish, spooning liquid over fish; reduce heat, cover and simmer until fish begins to flake easily (approximately 4 to 6 minutes per 1/2 inch of thickness).
• Remove fish from the broth using a slotted spoon and place on individual serving plates.
• While the fish cooks, combine the tomatoes, cornstarch, basil and pepper sauce.
• Add this to vegetable mixture and cook stirring gently over medium heat till thickened and bubbly.
• Cook and stir an additional 2 minutes; spoon sauce over fish.
• Garnish with fresh basil or lemon slices and enjoy.

SUMMER VEGETABLES IN SPICED YOGURT SAUCE

Steps:

• Put oil in a deep, wide skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. When it shimmers, add the ginger, garlic, cumin seeds, turmeric, cayenne and the serrano chile. Stir-fry the mixture until it begins to sizzle a bit, about 1 minute.
• Add onion to pot, and cook, stirring, until softened, about 3 to 4 minutes. Season well with salt.
• Stir in garam masala, squash and turnips, along with 1 cup water. Cover and simmer briskly until vegetables are just done, about 3 minutes.
• Add yogurt and almond flour. Stir well to combine. Add peas and corn. Simmer gently, uncovered, until sauce thickens slightly, about 5 minutes. Taste sauce for salt and adjust as needed.
• Add the spinach, and let wilt into the mixture. Turn off heat. Sprinkle with cilantro, and serve with rice, if desired.

HALIBUT WITH SUMMER VEGETABLE SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion; sauté 5 minutes. Add tomatoes; sauté 3 minutes. Stir in zucchini, corn, 3 tablespoons basil and parsley. Cover and simmer until zucchini is crisp-tender, about 3 minutes.
• Add halibut fillets to sauce in skillet. Sprinkle fish and sauce generously with salt and pepper. Cover; simmer until fish is opaque in center, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Drizzle lime juice over.
• Using spatula, transfer fish to plates. Spoon sauce over. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons basil and serve.