Seared Halibut Steaks with Bacon Bean Relish

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READY IN 40 mins

Seared Halibut with Bacon and Bean Relish

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"I decided to try a sort of hot bacon and bean relish by slicing beans thin and cooking them raw in hot bacon fat. I used a little lemon loved how this came out with the seared halibut." — Chef John

Directions

Season halibut steaks generously with salt and black pepper. Refrigerate until needed.
Place bacon in a skillet and cook over medium heat. When bacon is about half cooked, 4 to 6 minutes, stir in beans and pinch of salt. Cook, stirring, until bacon is crisp and beans are almost tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Transfer bacon and beans to a bowl and return skillet with bacon drippings to the stove over medium-high heat.
When bacon drippings just begin to smoke, place 2 halibut steaks in the skillet; cook until browned and meat is just starting to pull away from the bone, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer steaks to a plate and repeat for remaining 2 steaks.
Remove skillet from heat and pour in water; bring to a boil while scraping any browned bits off the bottom of the pan. Return beans and bacon to the skillet and stir in lemon juice; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Spoon hot bean and bacon relish over halibut steaks and serve.

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PREP 10 mins
COOK 30 mins
READY IN 40 mins

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Aug 06, 2012

This recipe was excellent! I didn't change a thing. I watched the video and cooked along with it. Very easy fast and tasty. the halibut steaks are big and I didn't think I would finish it , but the fish is very light. I served a wedge of lettuce with blue cheese dressing along side. Will make this again!

—Patrice

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Aug 17, 2012

Fabulous recipe! I am not much of a lover of fish because it is always too dry for me. I especially found that adding a cover to the saute and again to the fish, I was able to control the cooking. I added garlic in the saute since we grow the stuff and I love it. Forgot the pinch of salt and added it later but it did not seem to matter much since I salted and peppered the halibut beforehand (this step I believe is key). I also did not believe I had enough bacon oil when I went to pan fry the fish so I added a bit of grapeseed oil to the pan. The fish was the best I've had. I would definitely make this again. Watch the video before cooking the f

—diane

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4 Ratings

Jan 13, 2013

Fabulous, very easy recipe. We did not have the beans, so I used brussels sprouts instead, which I would recommend. I halved the sprouts and then seared them in a pan while cooking the bacon. Other than that, I followed the recipe as designed. Definitely easy and awesome!

—kfokeefe13

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Nutrition

Calories
366 kcal
18%

Carbohydrates
4.9 g
2%

Cholesterol
83 mg
28%

Fat
17.4 g
27%

Fiber
2 g
8%

Protein
45.7 g
91%

Sodium
638 mg
26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Seared Halibut with Bacon and Bean Relish

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 366
Calories from Fat: 157

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17.4g 27 %
Saturated Fat 4.9g 25 %
Cholesterol 83mg 28 %
Sodium 638mg 26 %
Potassium 1079mg 30 %
Total Carbohydrates 4.9g 2 %
Dietary Fiber 2g 8 %
Protein 45.7g 91 %
Sugars 1g
Vitamin A 14 %
Vitamin C 21 %
Calcium 15 %
Iron 24 %
Thiamin 26 %
Niacin 161 %
Vitamin B6 45 %
Magnesium 66 %
Folate 25 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.