Blackened Halibut Recipe
Recipe information
Make Blackened Halibut in just 30m. Spinach mushroom risotto: With choice of soup or salad.
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Ingredients
General
Blackened Halibut
Spinach Mushroom Risotto
Soup or Salad (Choice of Side)
Blackened Halibut
1. Prepare the Halibut
Pat the halibut fillets dry with a paper towel. Season both sides generously with a blackened spice rub (or combine smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, dried oregano, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt). Let the fish rest while you preheat the pan.
2. Cook the Halibut
Heat a heavy skillet (preferably cast iron) over medium-high heat until very hot. Add a tablespoon of oil with a high smoke point (like canola or grapeseed oil). Carefully place the halibut fillets into the pan. Cook for 3–4 minutes per side, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Remove from heat and set aside.
Spinach Mushroom Risotto
3. Prepare the Ingredients
Finely chop 1 small onion, mince 2 cloves of garlic, slice 1 cup of mushrooms, and roughly chop 2 cups of fresh spinach. Warm 4 cups of vegetable or chicken broth in a separate saucepan and keep it simmering.
4. Sauté the Vegetables
In a large sauté pan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and mushrooms and sauté until the mushrooms are browned and tender, about 5 minutes.
5. Cook the Risotto
Add 1 cup of Arborio rice to the pan with the vegetables. Stir to coat the rice with oil and lightly toast it, about 2 minutes. Begin adding the warm broth 1 ladle at a time, stirring constantly. Allow the liquid to absorb before adding more. Continue this process for about 20 minutes or until the rice is creamy and al dente.
6. Finish the Risotto
Once the rice has reached the desired consistency, stir in the chopped spinach and cook until wilted. Add 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese and a tablespoon of butter to enrich the dish. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Soup or Salad (Optional Component)
7. Choose and Prepare Soup or Salad
To accompany the dish, prepare either a simple soup such as a tomato basil soup or a fresh salad. For a salad, toss together mixed greens, sliced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, shredded carrots and your choice of dressing. For soup, choose a simple recipe and prepare it ahead so it is hot and ready to serve alongside the meal.
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