Best Broiled Halibut Steaks With Cranberry Compote Recipes

HOW TO BROIL HALIBUT

Steps:

• Move an oven rack to about 4" away from the broiler. Preheat broiler to high.Brush halibut fillets with half the oil, and then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add remaining oil to an oven-safe pan or casserole dish. Slide the pan into the oven.
• Cook halibut for 8 minutes per 1" thickness, or until the fish is opaque and the edges are beginning to brown.Do not flip the fish halfway through cooking.When the halibut is done cooking, remove it from the oven. Serve with lemon wedges.

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.

BROILED HALIBUT

Steps:

• Combine the above marinade ingredients in a non metallic container.
• Marinate halibut steaks in this mixture for an hour, turning the halibut steaks after 30 minutes to ensure they are marinated equally on both sides.
• Remove from the marinade and let excess marinade drain off of steaks.
• Place the halibut steaks on a broiler pan, making sure they are not touching each other.
• Place the pan about 4 inches underneath the broiler element.
• Broil about 10 minutes per inch of thickness measured at the thickest part, or until the fish flakes when tested with a fork.
• This dish may be garnished with lemon wedges and a small parsley sprig.

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.

BROILED HALIBUT STEAKS WITH CRANBERRY COMPOTE

Steps:

• 1. Rinse the halibut steaks in cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
• 2. 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.
• 3. 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 purée.
• 4. Stir in the cloves, salt and pepper and taste the compote for seasoning, adding more sugar if the cranberries are especially tart.
• 5. 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.
• 6. 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.

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.

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.

SPICED APPLE AND CRANBERRY COMPOTE

Steps:

• Mix the juices, apples, cranberries,honey and cinnamon stick in the crock pot.
• Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or until liquid is absorbed and fruit is tender.
• Remove and discard cinnamon stick halves.
• Ladle the compote into bowl and serve topped with frozen yogurt.
• Garnish with additional cinnamon sticks, if desired.