Broiled Halibut Steaks With Cranberry Compote Food

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.

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:

• 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 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.

GRILLED HALIBUT

Steps:

• Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Stir butter, lemon juice, onion powder, parsley, dill, sugar, salt, and pepper together in a bowl; spread evenly over the halibut steaks.
• Cook on preheated grill until the fish flakes easily with a fork, 5 to 6 minutes per side.

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.

GRILLED LEMON GARLIC HALIBUT STEAKS

Steps:

• Brush grill rack with vegetable oil. Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. In shallow glass or plastic dish or resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix lemon juice, 1 tablespoon oil, the salt, pepper and garlic. Add fish; turn several times to coat with marinade. Cover dish or seal bag and refrigerate 10 minutes.
• Remove fish from marinade; reserve marinade. Cover and grill fish 4 to 6 inches from medium heat 10 to 15 minutes, turning once and brushing with marinade, until fish flakes easily with fork. Discard any remaining marinade.
• Sprinkle fish with parsley and lemon peel.

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.