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
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Share Alam
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe! The halibut is cooked perfectly and the leeks are tender and flavorful. The sauce is also delicious and I love the way it coats the fish and leeks. I usually serve it over rice, but I've also tried it with quinoa and
Robiul Islam
[email protected]This dish was a hit with my family! The halibut was cooked perfectly and the leeks were tender and flavorful. The sauce was also delicious and I love the way it coated the fish and leeks. I usually serve it over rice, but I've also tried it with quin
Angela Ilfrey
[email protected]This recipe is a must-try! The halibut is cooked perfectly and the leeks are tender and flavorful. The sauce is also delicious and I love the way it coats the fish and leeks. I usually serve it over rice, but I've also tried it with quinoa and roaste
Sphe Mabizela
[email protected]This dish was amazing! The halibut was cooked perfectly and the leeks were tender and flavorful. The sauce was also delicious and I love the way it coated the fish and leeks. I usually serve it over rice, but I've also tried it with quinoa and roaste
Shoaib Saim
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. The halibut is always cooked perfectly and the leeks are always tender and flavorful. The sauce is also delicious and I love the way it coats the fish and leeks. I usually serve
Mohona Akter
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious. The halibut is always cooked perfectly and the leeks add a nice touch of sweetness. The sauce is also delicious and I love the way it coats the fish and leeks. I usually serve i
Md motaleb Mia
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of fish, but I really enjoyed this dish. The halibut was cooked perfectly and the leeks added a nice touch of sweetness. The sauce was also delicious and I love the way it coated the fish and leeks. I usually serve it over rice, but
Odunfa Oluwadamilola
[email protected]This dish is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. The halibut is always cooked perfectly and the leeks add a nice touch of sweetness. The sauce is also delicious and I love the way it coats the fish and leeks. I usually ser
DM Musharraf
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. The halibut is always cooked perfectly and the leeks are always tender and flavorful. The sauce is also delicious and I love the way it coats the fish and leeks. I usually serve
Lucas Lucas
[email protected]This recipe was a disaster! The halibut was overcooked and dry, the leeks were tough and stringy, and the sauce was curdled. I don't know what went wrong, but I will definitely not be making this dish again.
Narayan Kc
[email protected]I found this recipe to be a bit bland. The halibut was cooked well, but it lacked flavor. The leeks were also a bit bland, and the sauce was very thin and watery. I think I would have preferred a thicker, more flavorful sauce. Overall, this dish was
Ejaz Azeemi
[email protected]This dish was a bit too rich for my taste. The sauce was very creamy and heavy, and the leeks were a bit overpowering. I think I would have preferred a lighter sauce, or maybe just a simple lemon butter sauce. The halibut was cooked well, but it was
Itz Unicorngacha
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's one of my go-to dishes when I'm looking for something quick and easy to make. The halibut is always cooked perfectly, and the leeks add a nice touch of sweetness. The sauce is also delicious, and I love the way it coats the f
Tuhinahmed Tuhin
[email protected]5 stars! This dish was easy to make and packed with flavor. The halibut was cooked perfectly and the leeks added a nice crunch. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the lemon zest added a nice pop of brightness. Served it over rice, and it was a h
Judith Ndukwe
[email protected]Followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out amazing! The halibut was cooked perfectly and the leeks were tender and flavorful. The sauce was creamy and rich, and the lemon zest added a nice brightness. Served it with roasted potatoes and aspa
Sharron Watkins
[email protected]I was skeptical about the leek and halibut combo, but I was pleasantly surprised! The flavors complemented each other perfectly. The leeks were tender and sweet, while the halibut was flaky and delicate. The sauce was also delicious, with a hint of l
Kali Basu Bhandandari
[email protected]This halibut and leek dish was an absolute delight! The fish was cooked to perfection, flaky and moist, while the leeks added a subtle sweetness and a lovely pop of color. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, tying the whole dish together beautifully.