Spanish Style Halibut Recipe

Savor the smoky, Spanish-inspired flavors of this succulent halibut recipe! Sweet halibut is beautifully complemented by the rich smokiness of smoked paprika. This easy recipe is ready in under 30 minutes and can be easily adapted using snapper or any other firm white fish. A delicious and healthy weeknight meal, perfect for seafood lovers! (Adapted from Cooking Light July 2007)

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 23 mins
Calories 279.2 kcal
Protein 95g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Spanish Style Halibut

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How to Make Spanish Style Halibut

  1. Cook 4 slices of bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon, crumble, and set aside.
  2. Combine 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon smoked paprika, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in a small bowl.
  3. Sprinkle the spice mixture evenly over 2 (6-ounce) halibut fillets (or snapper fillets).
  4. Add fish to the bacon drippings in the skillet and cook for 3 minutes per side, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
  5. Remove fish from the skillet and keep warm.
  6. Add 2 cloves of minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently.
  7. Add the crumbled bacon and 2 cups of fresh spinach to the skillet and cook until the spinach begins to wilt (about 2-3 minutes).
  8. Serve the halibut over the spinach and bacon mixture. Garnish with extra paprika if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

20 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

8g

Carbs

0g