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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 (364g)

Recipe makes 4 servings

The following items or measurements are not included below:

4 halibut steaks

Calories 595
Calories from Fat 429 (72%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 47.7g 73%
Saturated Fat 29.7g 148%
Monounsaturated Fat 13.0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.9g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 141mg 47%
Sodium 715mg 29%
Potassium 763mg 21%
Total Carbohydrate 18.4g 6%
Dietary Fiber 4.6g 18%
Sugars 1.8g
Protein 27.4g 54%

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Halibut Florentine

Recipe #216171 | 55 min | 15 min prep | add private note
KITTENCAL

By: KITTENCAL
Mar 11, 2007

This is a restaurant-quality dish that is not only easy but so delicious, it's an elegant dish to serve at a dinner party. This recipe can easily be doubled and baked in a larger baking dish or a shallow roasting pan. Serve this with fresh mushrooms sauteed in butter and Basmati Rice Pilaf you will think you are dining in a fancy restaurant!

SERVES 4 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

Directions

  1. 1
    Set oven to 350 degrees.
  2. 2
    Butter a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
  3. 3
    In a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-low heat stir together the half and half cream with cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth; mix in the flour and water stirring constantly until thickend and smooth; remove from heat.
  4. 4
    Sprinkle the spinach evenly into the baking dish.
  5. 5
    Brush the halibut on both sides with melted butter, then season with seasoned salt (or white salt) and black pepper on both sides.
  6. 6
    Place the halibut steaks over the spinach, then pour the cheese sauce over the halibut.
  7. 7
    Bake 35-40 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
  8. 8
    Divide onto four plates.
  9. 9
    Delicious!

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From: Callinectes Sapidus

On Sep 20, 2009

We loved this. My only change to the recipe was to use fresh spinach instead of frozen. I used a full bag (pulled off the big stems first). The spinach was as luscious as the fish. I was initially concerned that the fish would not get done encased in cheese as it was but it was incredible. I gave it no extra time in the oven even with the thich bed of fresh spinach. Thanks for a wonderfully gourmet recipe for an incredible fish.

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    From: BecR

    On Jul 17, 2009

    DH and I give this five stars! A very tasty dish that was quick and simple to prepare. I only used one bag of spinach, as that is all I had--will use two bags next time. Also did not bother to defrost the spinach, and it was fine that way. Squeezed a fresh lemon over the fish before topping with the sauce, otherwise made as written. Can't wait for the leftovers tomorrow! This would also be good using other mild white fish such as sole or cod. Thank you for a great recipe, Kitten! Made for 5 A Day in the photos forum.

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  • From: DaddyO'

    On Feb 3, 2009

    This tasted fabulous! My wife usually isn't a fish-eater, but she said I can make this again anytime! My only drawback is that I wish I could find a way to make it healthier. It's a great tasting way to prepare fish, but also a great way to take a really healthy food and smother it in cream and cheese Being from Wisconsin I don't necessarily have a problem with that, but I do wish I could keep the great flavors yet have less calories.

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  • From: MsPia

    On Nov 15, 2007

    Wonderful recipe. I made it in 4 individual ramekins, so out of the oven, and into your tummy. I followed Kittencal's advice and served it with Basmati Rice Pilaf . You can't go wrong. Simply delicious. Thank you KITTENCAL.

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