Halibut fillets with leeks is a delightful and healthy dish that combines the delicate flavor of halibut with the sweet and savory taste of leeks. This dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal or for a special occasion dinner. With just a few simple ingredients and a bit of time, you can create a delicious and nutritious meal that will impress your family and friends.
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ITALIAN SEARED HALIBUT WITH MELTED LEEKS
Melted leeks, I find, are one of those preparations that taste super indulgent without really being as such. Cooking down a mountain of leeks with some white wine, butter and herbs into a creamy side dish with just a bit of that beautiful spring onion flavor is like heaven in a skillet. Keeping things light, yet satisfying, I added some mushrooms to the mix and topped it all off with a piece of seared halibut spiked with a cap of classic Italian gremolata. Melted leeks are also a great transition-into-warmer-weather side dish: light and springy, yet satisfying enough for a night's sleep with a bit of chill still stuck on it.
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 55m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- To prepare the melted leeks, place a large skillet over medium-high heat with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add the mushrooms to the pan and cook, stirring only occasionally, until they're golden brown and beginning to shrink a bit, 6 to 7 minutes. Remove the mushrooms from the skillet and reserve.
- Return the skillet to medium heat with 1 tablespoon olive oil and the butter. Add the leeks to the pan, season them with salt and pepper, then cook, stirring frequently (don't let them get brown), until they've softened, about 10 minutes. Add the white wine and dried oregano to the skillet along with the reserved mushrooms and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until most of the wine has evaporated, about 5 minutes more. Season as needed with salt and pepper; reserve warm.
- While the leeks are cooking, prepare the gremolata. In a small mixing bowl, combine all of the ingredients and reserve.
- When the leeks are just about ready, place a second medium skillet over medium-high heat with the olive oil. Season the fish liberally with salt and pepper, and sear it flesh-side down first, turning the fillet only once, until cooked to your liking, about 5 minutes per side for medium (depending on the thickness).
- Serve the melted leeks topped with a piece of fish per plate and a garnish of the gremolata.
FILLET OF HALIBUT BAKED IN PARCHMENT WITH STEWED LEEKS, GOLDEN POTATOES AND TRUFFLE BUTTER
Provided by Food Network
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
- Heat 3 teaspoons butter in medium skillet over low heat, add leeks, orange zest, simmer gently until leeks soften, add mirin or white wine, coriander seed and continue to cook until liquid is evaporated, season with salt and pepper. Set aside to cool. Thinly slice washed, unpeeled potatoes (1/4-inch thick) toss slices with melted butter, roast in a single layer on a baking sheet until just tender, approximately 4 minutes. Remove from oven and cool. Combine all ingredients for truffle butter, stir to incorporate. Cut parchment into an elongated heart shape, lay in one layer of potatoes, then 1 teaspoon cooked leeks, then halibut seasoned with salt and pepper, then 1 teaspoon truffle butter. Start at the middle of the heart and fold while creasing well until package is completely enclosed, bake just before serving for 8 minutes.
HALIBUT FILLETS WITH LEEKS
There are countless ways to prepare halibut - in a white-wine sauce, for example, a bechamel sauce or with grapes. In this recipe, the halibut is poached in a mixture of dry white wine and finely chopped shallots. After the fish is cooked it's removed briefly from the cooking liquid, which is then reduced, and a little heavy cream is added to it. The fish is placed on a bed of leeks - a delicate counterpoint to the fish - and a small amount of the sauce was then spooned over all, though you could reserve a little to toss with linguine as a side.
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories dinner, main course
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Before chopping, rinse thoroughly between the leek leaves and pat dry. Chop the leeks as finely as possible. There should be about 3 1/2 cups.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the butter in a saucepan and add the leeks. Cook, stirring often from the bottom, about 3 minutes. Add the 2/3 cup of wine and stir. Bring to the boil and cover. Cook 10 minutes. Keep warm.
- Meanwhile, using the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter, grease the bottom of a heavy skillet large enough to hold the fish pieces in one layer without crowding. Sprinkle the bottom of the skillet with shallots and arrange the fish pieces over it. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Pour the remaining 1/2 cup of wine over the fish. Bring the wine to a boil and cover the skillet closely. Cook 4 minutes or less until the fish just loses its raw look.
- Transfer the fish pieces to a warm serving platter. Cover closely with foil and keep warm.
- Cook down briefly the skillet liquid to 1/2 cup and then pour it into a saucepan. Add the cream. Bring to a boil and cook over moderately high heat about 4 minutes or until reduced to 3/4 cup. Set aside 6 tablespoons of this sauce to be added to the linguine, which will accompany this dish.
- Spoon four equal portions of the cooked leeks onto four individual serving dishes. Top each portion of the leeks with one piece of fish. Spoon all but the reserved 6 tablespoons of sauce over the fish. If serving with linguine, toss pasta with the reserved sauce and 2 tablespoons butter. Serve alongside the fish.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 392, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 34 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 716 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
CASSEROLE-BAKED HALIBUT WITH LEEKS AND CARROTS RECIPE - (4.9/5)
Provided by á-4084
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375°. In a large, deep, ovenproof skillet, heat 3 tablespoons of the olive oil. Add the carrots and cook over moderately high heat, stirring, until lightly golden, about 3 minutes. Add 1/2 cup of water, cover and cook over moderate heat until the carrots are crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Add the leeks and another 1/2 cup of water, then cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the leeks begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Season the carrots and leeks with salt and white pepper and add the thyme and bay leaves to the skillet. Season the fish with salt and white pepper and arrange on top of the vegetables. Drizzle the fish with the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil. Cover the fish with parchment paper and close the skillet with a heavy lid. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake the fish for 15 minutes, or until just cooked through. Discard the herbs. Transfer the fish to plates, spoon the vegetables and juices alongside and serve right away.
HALIBUT WITH BLCT: BACON, LEEKS & CHERRY TOMATOES
Yield serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Trim the leeks of tough tops, 4 to 5 inches, and trim the root ends. Halve the leeks lengthwise. Slice them and wash vigorously in a large bowl of water, then drain on a clean dish towel.
- Pat the fish dry and season with salt and pepper. Mix the flour or cornmeal with the Old Bay seasoning, then pat the top of the fillets in the mixture. Heat the EVOO in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the fish crusted side down. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, turn, and cook for 2 minutes more. Then remove the fish to a platter and tent loosely with foil. Add the bacon to the pan and brown for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the leeks and wilt for 2 minutes, then add the tomatoes, heat them through, and turn off the heat.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine the butter and hot sauce. Toast the English muffins and spread with the butter mixture. Halve the English muffins, making 8 half-moons, total.
- Pour the leeks and tomatoes over the fish. Serve 2 half-moon buttered muffins alongside.
BRAISED HALIBUT WITH LEEKS & MUSTARD RECIPE - (4.4/5)
Provided by á-4084
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Sprinkle fish with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Melt butter in 12-inch skillet over low heat. Place fish in skillet, skinned side up, increase heat to medium, and cook, shaking pan occasionally until butter begins to brown, fish should not brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Using a spatula, carefully transfer fish to a large plate, raw side down. Add leeks, mustard, and 1/2 teaspoon salt to skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until leeks begin to soften, 2 to 4 minutes. Add wine and bring to gentle simmer. Place fish, raw side down, on top of leeks. Cover skillet and cook, adjusting heat to maintain a gentle simmer, until fish registers 135 to 140°F, 10 to 14 minutes. Remove skillet from heat and, using 2 spatulas, transfer fish and leeks to serving platter or individual plates. Tent loosely with aluminum foil. Return skillet to high heat and simmer briskly until sauce is thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove pan from heat, stir in lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Spoon sauce over fish and sprinkle with parsley. Serve immediately with lemon wedges. We prefer to prepare this recipe with halibut, but a similar firm-fleshed white fish such as striped bass or sea bass that is between 3/4 and 1-inch thick can be substituted. To ensure that your fish cooks evenly, purchase fillets that are similarly shaped and uniformly thick.
Tips:
- Choose the freshest halibut fillets you can find. Look for fillets that are firm to the touch and have a mild, briny smell.
- To ensure the halibut cooks evenly, make sure the fillets are of uniform thickness. If necessary, use a sharp knife to trim the fillets to an even thickness.
- Season the halibut fillets generously with salt and pepper before cooking. This will help to enhance the natural flavor of the fish.
- Leeks can be cooked in a variety of ways, but sautéing them in butter is a classic method that brings out their sweetness and depth of flavor. Be sure to cook the leeks until they are softened but still have a bit of bite to them.
- If you don't have white wine on hand, you can substitute chicken broth or vegetable broth. However, white wine will add a subtle acidity and complexity to the dish that is worth seeking out.
- Serve the halibut fillets and leeks immediately, garnished with fresh herbs such as parsley or chives. This dish is best enjoyed hot off the stove.
Conclusion:
Halibut fillets with leeks is a simple yet elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. The delicate flavor of the halibut is perfectly complemented by the sweet and savory leeks, and the white wine sauce adds a touch of sophistication. This dish is sure to impress your guests, and it's easy enough to make that you'll want to add it to your regular rotation.
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