Broiled Halibut Steaks With Cranberry Compote Recipes

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.

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 WITH WARM TOMATO COMPOTE

Steps:

• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Melt butter in heavy medium skillet. Brush fish on both sides with half of butter. Sprinkle fish with salt and pepper. Add shallots to butter remaining in skillet. Cook over high heat 1 minute. Add tomatoes to skillet and cook until juices evaporate, stirring occasionally, about 2 minutes. Add wine and tarragon and boil until compote is thick, about 1 minute. Remove from heat; season with salt and pepper. Cover with foil and keep warm.
• Grill fish until just opaque in center, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to plates. Spoon compote alongside fish.

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.

CRANBERRY CATCH OF THE DAY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook and stir celery and onion in 6 tablespoons butter until tender. Stir in bread cubes, pecans, orange juice, orange zest and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Arrange fillets over stuffing. , Melt remaining butter; drizzle over fillets. Sprinkle with remaining salt. Bake, uncovered, 25-28 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. , In a small saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch; whisk in water and orange juice until smooth. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Add cranberries; cook 5 minutes or until berries pop. Stir in orange zest. Serve with fish and stuffing.

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.

VEAL SCALLOPS WITH CRANBERRY-CITRUS COMPOTE

Steps:

• Combine dried cranberries and boiling water in small bowl.
• Let stand 10 minutes.
• Add orange juice, bourbon, orange peel and ginger, stir to blend.
• (Can be made 3 hours ahead; Cover cranberry mixture and let stand at room temperature).
• Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Season veal with salt and pepper.
• Add veal to skillet and saute until brown and just cooked through, about 2 minutes per side.
• Using tongs, transfer veal to plates.
• Add cranberry mixture to skillet and cook until mixture thickens, scraping up any browned bits, about 1 minute.
• Mix in green onion.
• Season compote with salt and pepper.
• Spoon over veal.

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.

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.

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.