HALIBUT WITH SORREL BEURRE BLANC

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A delicious beurre blanc-I know, "beurre blanc" may sound to you rather involved and oh-so fancy (fancy indeed!) but don't fret, it's easy as long as you prep your ingredients beforehand and follow directions carefully. Local recipe. Another fine example of a successful Oregonian-French 'partenariat'.

Provided by COOKGIRl

Categories     Halibut

Time 30m

Yield 4 halibut steaks

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large shallot, minced (I thinly sliced the shallots instead)
1/2 cup white wine (we sampled a quite lovely Oregon pinot gris)
1 cup heavy cream
4 large sorrel
3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
4 halibut fillets, preferably center-cut (approximately 6 ounces each)
olive oil
salt & freshly ground black pepper (used a coarse French grey sea salt)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
  • How to make the SORREL BEURRE BLANC: Combine the minced shallot and white wine in a small non-reactive saucepan. Cook over medium heat until the liquid is reduced to about a few teaspoons. Be careful not to burn, reducing heat to low if necessary.
  • Add the cream and reduce further until quite thick.
  • While the cream mixture is reducing, remove the ribs from the sorrel leaves and cut them into a chiffonade. Chiffonade: roll leaves then cut cross-wise into thin ribbons.
  • Remove the cream mixture from the heat. Stir the sorrel into the reduced cream, add the cold butter, and blend until smooth using a hand-held blender, a blender or a food processor. ( I simply whisked the mixture well and skipped blending.).
  • Place the sauce pan in warm water or on a warm spot on the stove while you prepare the halibut.
  • HALIBUT: Drizzle the halibut filets with a little olive oil to coat them, then salt and pepper generously.
  • Place on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for 8 to 10 minutes, depending on the size of the filets and your personal preference.
  • Transfer the halibut filets to dinner plates and spoon the sorrel beurre blanc over the top.
  • Delicious served alongside fingerlings or chive mashed potatoes, roasted asparagus, fiddlehead ferns (see recipe #374970 for example) or steamed indigo carrots, as a suggestion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 754.8, Fat 40, SaturatedFat 20.5, Cholesterol 234.8, Sodium 245.3, Carbohydrate 3.3, Sugar 0.3, Protein 86.3

Raju M H
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This recipe is a bit challenging, but it's worth the effort. The halibut was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely make this again for a special occasion.


Ashiq Bugti
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I'm not a fan of fish, but I loved this dish. The halibut was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I would definitely make this again.


Duduzile Buthelezi
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This recipe is a great way to impress your guests. The halibut is elegant and the sauce is sophisticated. I highly recommend it.


MI M
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The halibut is always flaky and tender, and the sauce is always creamy and flavorful. I love serving it with roasted vegetables.


David Degrange
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The halibut is cooked to perfection and the sauce is divine. I highly recommend this recipe.


Zehran Ali
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I was looking for a new way to cook halibut and this recipe caught my eye. The halibut was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


FAHMEED AAHMED
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover halibut. The sauce is delicious and the dish is easy to make. I would definitely make this again.


Saddam Hossain
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The halibut is always flaky and tender, and the sauce is always creamy and flavorful. I love serving it with roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes.


Envy Moon
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This recipe is a bit challenging, but it's worth the effort. The halibut was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely make this again for a special occasion.


Doctor Ali Raza
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I'm not a fan of fish, but I loved this dish. The halibut was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I would definitely make this again.


Fateme
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This dish is a great way to impress your guests. The halibut is elegant and the sauce is sophisticated. I highly recommend it.


Diamond Drew
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I was looking for a new way to cook halibut and this recipe fit the bill perfectly. The halibut was cooked to perfection and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Hemandra Wati
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This recipe is a keeper! The halibut was flaky and tender, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I served it with mashed potatoes and asparagus, and it was a perfect meal.


Abiral Yatri
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The halibut is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is always delicious. I love serving it with roasted vegetables.


Zaidy Ocampo
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The halibut is cooked to perfection and the sauce is divine. I highly recommend this recipe.


korim miha
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of fish, but I'm so glad I did! The halibut was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Ahad Miya
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The halibut is delicate and flaky, and the sorrel beurre blanc sauce is tangy and creamy. It's a perfect balance of flavors.


Ayesha Kamran
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This recipe was easy to follow and turned out great! The halibut was moist and tender, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I served it with roasted vegetables and it was a hit with my family.


AJ Toafia
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I'm not usually a fan of fish, but this dish changed my mind. The halibut was so flaky and flavorful, and the sauce was incredible. I'll definitely be making this again.


Sheyi Ladoja
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This dish was absolutely divine! The halibut was cooked to perfection, and the sorrel beurre blanc sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.