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Quick Halibut Oscar

Quick Halibut Oscar: A Simple Seafood Delight for You

Quick Halibut Oscar is a quick and elegant dish featuring tender halibut fillets, crab meat, and hollandaise sauce.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Halibut
  • 2 fillets Halibut Choose firm, white fillets without discoloration for the best flavor and texture.
  • 1/2 tablespoon Butter Use unsalted butter for precise seasoning control.
For the Crab Topping
  • 1 cup Lump Crab Meat Select high-quality crab meat and handle it gently.
For the Asparagus
  • 8 spears Asparagus Blanch until vibrant and crisp.
For the Hollandaise Sauce
  • 1 cup Hollandaise Sauce Opt for homemade or quality store-bought.
For the Crispy Topping
  • 1/2 cup Panko Breadcrumbs Mix with melted butter for crispiness.
Seasonings
  • to taste Salt Essential for enhancing overall flavor.
  • to taste Pepper Essential for enhancing overall flavor.

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Pot
  • double boiler

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a medium skillet, melt 1/2 tablespoon of butter over medium-low heat. Gently add the lump crab meat and warm through for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until just heated but not browned.
  2. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and add the trimmed asparagus. Blanch the asparagus for 2-3 minutes until they are bright green and just tender.
  3. Season the halibut fillets with salt and pepper. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter. Cook for about 3-4 minutes per side.
  4. Combine panko breadcrumbs with an additional tablespoon of melted butter. Sprinkle this buttery panko mixture over the halibut and broil for 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
  5. To serve, place each halibut fillet on a warm plate, top with warmed crab meat, arrange asparagus beside it, and drizzle hollandaise sauce over everything.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve immediately while hot to capture the exquisite combination of flavors and textures.

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