Best Emerils Sautéed Halibut With Zucchini Pasta Recipes

EMERIL'S SAUTéED HALIBUT WITH ZUCCHINI 'PASTA'

Steps:

• Spice Blend (Emeril's Original Essence): Combine all ingredients in a small mixing bowl and blend well. Store in an airtight container in your spice cabinet for up to 3 months.
• Slice the zucchini lengthwise into very thin strips, like pasta. Discard the center seedy pieces and separate the slices.
• Season the halibut lightly on both sides with Emeril's Essence.
• In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the halibut and cook until just cooked through, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes per side. Remove from the heat.
• In a large skillet, heat the extra virgin olive oil over high heat. Add the garlic, red pepper flakes, and lemon zest, and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add the zucchini and green onions and cook, tossing, until the zucchini is just barley wilted, about 3 minutes. Add the white wine and bring to a boil. Add the stock and bring to a simmer while tossing. Add the tomatoes and remove from heat. Add the herbs and pine nuts and toss again. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Divide the zucchini 'pasta' among 4 shallow pasta bowls or large plates. Arrange the fish on top and sprinkle each portion with 2 tablespoons of the cheese.
• Serve immediately.

HALIBUT WITH ZUCCHINI SALSA VERDE

Steps:

• Combine zucchini, chopped cilantro, and next 4 ingredients in blender. Add 1 1/4 teaspoons coarse salt. Puree until salsa is smooth. do ahead Can be made 2 hours ahead. Transfer to small bowl. Cover; chill.
• Preheat broiler. Line broiler pan with foil; coat foil with nonstick spray. Combine 1 1/4 teaspoons pepper, coriander, and remaining 1 teaspoon coarse salt in small bowl; stir to blend. Pat fish dry. Sprinkle fish on all sides with seasoning mixture.
• Arrange fish on prepared pan. Broil until just opaque in center, 3 to 4 minutes per side, depending on thickness.
• Transfer fish to plates. Spoon some salsa over. Garnish with cilantro leaves. Serve with remaining salsa.

SAUTéED ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Spray frying pan with olive oil spray or lightly coat with olive oil.
• Melt in a couple tablespoons of butter, add a little olive oil if you didn't use it to coat the pan.
• Slice up zucchini into thin slices. Add diced onions, about 1/2 cup.
• While cooking, add a little bit of chicken broth as needed, to keep food from sticking/burning.
• Sprinkle with garlic powder, pepper and paprika. Sautee until done.

ZUCCHINI PASTA

Steps:

• Slice clean, unpeeled zucchini into ribbons, using a vegetable peeler, and turning the zucchini as you go.
• Warm 1 TBSP olive oil in a saucepan, on medium heat.
• Saute the garlic briefly, and add tomatoes and oregano.
• Simmer uncovered for a few minutes.
• Heat the remaining oil in a large skillet.
• Add the zucchini.
• Stir for several minutes, until zucchini is soft.
• Add salt and pepper to taste, then mix in the sauce.
• Add the sausage, stir well.
• Stir in basil, and transfer to a serving dish.
• Top with parmesan cheese.

ROASTED HALIBUT AND ZUCCHINI WITH BUTTER SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 500 degrees. Pat halibut dry; rub with 1 teaspoon oil, and season with salt and pepper. Arrange fillets several inches apart on a 10-by-15-inch rimmed baking sheet.
• In a small bowl, toss zucchini with remaining teaspoon oil; season with salt and pepper. Arrange zucchini around fish on sheet. Roast in oven, rotating sheet once, until zucchini is cooked through and fish flakes easily, 10 to 12 minutes.
• While fish roasts, combine onion, vinegar, wine, and 1/4 cup water in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; simmer until almost all liquid has evaporated, 5 to 7 minutes. Reduce heat to low; whisk in butter, 2 tablespoons at a time, letting each addition melt before adding next. Stir in parsley; season sauce with pepper. Spoon butter sauce over halibut and zucchini; serve immediately.

HALIBUT PROVENçAL WITH TOMATOES AND ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375°F. Brush a shallow, ovenproof casserole with olive oil.
• To make the sauce, heat the 3 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook until soft and translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the garlic and chopped thyme and cook until fragrant, 45 to 60 seconds. Add the zucchini and tomatoes and sauté until soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the heat. Add the olives and vinegar. Taste and adjust for seasoning with salt and pepper.
• To cook the fish, place the halibut in the prepared casserole and turn in the oil to lightly coat; season with salt and pepper. Spoon the vegetable mixture over the fillets. Bake until just opaque in the center, about 10 minutes. Garnish with additional sprigs of thyme.

EMERIL'S ROASTED GARLIC PASTA SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, saute the onions in the olive oil over medium-high heat until soft and golden - about 6 minutes.
• Add the minced garlic and cook stirring for 1 minute. Add the tomato paste, salt balsamic vinegar, hot sauce, crushed red pepper, Italian seasonong, and basil and cook for 1 minute.
• Add the tomatoes, crushing with your hands as you place them in the pan with their juices. Stir to combine well and bring to a boil.
• Reduce the heat to a slow simmer and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add the roasted garlic cloves and stir to combine.
• Continue to simmer for 30-45 mnutes longer until the flavors have come together.
• Serve over your choice of pasta.

HALIBUT WITH MANGO SALSA

Steps:

• Combine mango, red pepper, and red onion in a bowl.
• In a separate bowl, combine lime juice, olive oil, cumin, and green Tabasco.
• Add to mango mix.
• Stir in cilantro and mix until well combined. Set aside.
• Season the halibut fillets with salt and pepper.
• In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
• Add the halibut fillets and sear the fillets for 4 to 6 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of the fillets.
• To serve, place fish on separate plates and top with salsa.