Halibut Spoon Bread Recipe

Name: Halibut Spoon Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound large fresh shrimp; 1/2 cup yellow stone-ground cornmeal; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 2 to 3 teaspoons chopped fresh basil; 2 to 3 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley; 1/4 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme; 3 medium eggs, separated; 2 cups buttermilk; 5 medium egg whites; 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 (1/2-pound) halibut or grouper fillet

Servings: persons

1/2 pound large fresh shrimp
1/2 cup yellow stone-ground cornmeal
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 to 3 teaspoons chopped fresh basil
2 to 3 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
3 medium eggs, separated
2 cups buttermilk
5 medium egg whites
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 tablespoon butter
1 (1/2-pound) halibut or grouper fillet

1
Peel shrimp; devein, if desired. Set aside.
2
Combine cornmeal and next 7 ingredients in a large bowl. Stir together 3 egg yolks and buttermilk; add to dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened.
3
Beat 8 egg whites and cream of tartar at high speed with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Fold one-third egg white mixture into cornmeal mixture; repeat procedure twice using remaining egg white mixture and cornmeal mixture.
4
Brown butter in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Place fillet in center of skillet; pour batter over top.
5
Bake at 400u00b0 for 20 minutes; place shrimp on top, and cook 10 additional minutes or until spoon bread is golden and shrimp turn pink. Serve immediately.

1237

kcal

Calories

112

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pound large fresh shrimp, 1/2 cup yellow stone-ground cornmeal, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, and more.

Yes, Halibut Spoon Bread falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Halibut Spoon Bread

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