Broiled Halibut Steaks With Cranberry Compote

Name: Broiled Halibut Steaks With Cranberry Compote
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 halibut steaks, 1-inch thick (6 to 8 oz each); 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 1 (12 ounce) bag fresh cranberries; 1 ripe but firm pear, peeled, cored, and chopped; 3 tablespoons sugar (to taste); 1/4 cup water; 1 pinch ground cloves; salt, to taste; fresh ground black pepper, to taste; 1/2 cup walnut pieces, coarsely chopped

Servings: persons

4 halibut steaks, 1-inch thick (6 to 8 oz each)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 (12 ounce) bag fresh cranberries
1 ripe but firm pear, peeled, cored, and chopped
3 tablespoons sugar (to taste)
1/4 cup water
1 pinch ground cloves
salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup walnut pieces, coarsely chopped

1
Rinse the halibut steaks in cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
2
In a medium saucepan, heat the vegetable oil.
3
Add the onion and cook over moderately-high heat until the onions are soft and very lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
4
Add the cranberries, pear, sugar and water and stir to mix.
5
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 puree.
6
Stir in the cloves, salt and pepper and taste the compote for seasoning, adding more sugar if the cranberries are especially tart.
7
Preheat the broiler, set the oven rack about 4 inches from the heat and lightly oil the broiler pan rack.
8
Season each side of the halibut steaks with salt and pepper and set the steaks on the broiler rack.
9
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.
10
Meanwhile, reheat the compote and stir in the walnut pieces.
11
Transfer the halibut steaks to individual dinner plates, spoon the cranberry compote partly over and alongside the halibut and serve immediately.
12
Garnish with pear wedges or chopped walnuts if you like.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 halibut steaks, 1-inch thick (6 to 8 oz each), 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 medium onion, finely chopped, 1 (12 ounce) bag fresh cranberries, and more.

Yes, Broiled Halibut Steaks With Cranberry Compote falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!