Best Sear Roasted Halibut With Blood Orange Salsa Recipes

Pan-Seared Halibut with Blood Orange Butter Sauce image

Provided by Alejandra Ramos

Categories main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

10 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 10 pieces
1 large shallot, finely chopped (about 1/4 cup)
1 cup blood orange juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Two 6- to 8-ounce wild halibut fillets, each about 1 inch thick
3 tablespoons olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons pomegranate arils

Steps:

For the blood orange butter sauce: Melt 2 pieces of the butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add the orange juice; stir to combine and simmer on medium-low heat until the liquid is reduced by about half, about 5 to 8 minutes.
Add the remaining 8 pieces of butter, one piece at a time, whisking constantly, until each is fully incorporated. Remove from the heat and season with salt and pepper.
For the pan-seared halibut: Pat the fillets dry with paper towels. Heat the oil in a stainless-steel or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Place the fish in the skillet, skin-side down, allowing at least 2 inches between the fillets. Cook until the skin is crispy and the fish releases from the pan easily, about 3 minutes. Season the skinless side of the fish with a pinch of salt and pepper, then flip and cook until the fish is just opaque in the center, 5 to 7 minutes.
Place a few spoonfuls of the Blood Orange Butter Sauce over the fish. Sprinkle with the pomegranate arils and serve.

Pan-Seared Halibut with Citrus Salsa image

Provided by Kelsey Nixon

Categories main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 blood orange
1 tangerine
1 cup diced avocado
1/3 cup finely diced red onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Kosher salt and cracked black pepper
1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil
Four 6-ounce halibut fillets

Steps:

Using a paring knife, remove the peel and white pith from the orange and tangerine. Working over a large bowl, carefully cut between the membranes to release the citrus segments, allowing them to fall into the bowl along with any juices. Add the avocado, onions, cilantro and lime zest and juice to the bowl with the citrus. Gently toss to mix. Season the salsa with salt and pepper.
In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Sprinkle the halibut liberally with salt and pepper. Add the halibut to the skillet and cook until golden brown and cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer the halibut to serving plates, top with salsa and serve.