HALIBUT WITH SAFFRON LEMON BUTTER

Halibut With Saffron Lemon Butter image

Provided by fraxinus

Categories Halibut

Time 25m

Yield 4 Steaks, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 halibut steaks
15 -20 shrimp
4 tablespoons butter, softened
2 tablespoons sour cream
zest of one lemon
1 pinch saffron
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon tomato paste
1 garlic clove, chopped
3 tablespoons lemon juice
salt
pepper
chopped green onion

Steps:

Pre-heat oven to 475F.
Mix Butter, Sour cream, Lemon Zest, Saffron, Cumin, Tomato Paste in a bowl and set aside.
Salt and pepper Halibut steaks and place on an oiled baking sheet.
Spread 1/2 tbsp butter mixture on top of each steak.
Place baking sheet with steaks in the oven, set timer for 12 min.
In saute pan melt remaining butter mixture over med-high heat, add garlic and saute shrimp until done, but do not over-cook, add lemon juice
Check to see if Halibut is done, flesh will be white and flaking but still moist 12-15 min max.
Place Halibut steaks on a serving platter and pour shrimp and butter sauce over steaks.
Garnish with Green Onion and serve imediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.5, Fat 13.7, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 194.1, Sodium 281.1, Carbohydrate 1.9, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.5, Protein 17.8