Halibut Florentine
Elevate your dinner game with Halibut Florentine, a luxurious one-pan dish that combines tender halibut fillets with a rich, creamy spinach mixture. This restaurant-quality recipe starts with perfectly seared halibut, which is then nestled into a velvety sauce made with garlic, Parmesan, and a touch of nutmeg for a warm depth of flavor. Fresh spinach lends a vibrant, nutrient-packed base, while a squeeze of lemon juice adds a zesty brightness to balance the creamy richness. The dish bakes to perfection in the oven, making for an elegant and stress-free meal. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, Halibut Florentine pairs beautifully with crusty bread or a side of roasted vegetables for a complete and satisfying feast.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6 ounces each) Halibut fillets
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 8 cups Fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon Nutmeg, ground
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Pat the halibut fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, sear the halibut fillets for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove the fillets from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add butter. Once melted, add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the chopped spinach to the skillet. Cook, stirring frequently, until the spinach is wilted, about 4-5 minutes.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, nutmeg, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Let the mixture simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Nestle the seared halibut fillets into the spinach mixture, spooning some of the creamy spinach over the top of each fillet.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the halibut is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
Remove the skillet from the oven and let the dish rest for 2 minutes before serving.
Serve the halibut fillets over the creamy spinach mixture, garnished with additional grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2340 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 115.9 g | 149% | |
| Saturated Fat | 48.7 g | 244% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 614 mg | 205% | |
| Sodium | 3681 mg | 160% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22.7 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.0 g | 43% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.3 g | ||
| Protein | 268.4 g | 537% | |
| Vitamin D | 102.2 mcg | 511% | |
| Calcium | 783 mg | 60% | |
| Iron | 16.2 mg | 90% | |
| Potassium | 7020 mg | 149% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
