Name: Poached Halibut with Leeks
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/2 cup halved and thinly sliced shallots; 2 cups halved and thinly sliced leeks rinsed well (from about 2 medium leeks, white and light green parts only); 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 2/3 cup dry white wine; 3/4 cup heavy cream; 1/3 cup seafood stock; 2 teaspoon Dijon mustard; zest of 1/2 lemon; 4 (6-ounce) skinless halibut fillets, pin-bones removed; 2 tablespoons finely chopped dill; 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley; flaky salt, for serving; 1 lemon, cut into wedges for serving

Ingredients

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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup halved and thinly sliced shallots
2 cups halved and thinly sliced leeks rinsed well (from about 2 medium leeks, white and light green parts only)
3 garlic cloves, minced
1½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2/3 cup dry white wine
3/4 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup seafood stock
2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
zest of 1/2 lemon
4 (6-ounce) skinless halibut fillets, pin-bones removed
2 tablespoons finely chopped dill
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
flaky salt, for serving
1 lemon, cut into wedges for serving

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Instructions

Melt the butter in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallots, leeks, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook until leeks are tender, about 6 minutes.
Pour in the white wine and reduce by half, about 2 to 3 minutes.
Add heavy cream, seafood stock, Dijon mustard, and lemon zest. Stir until combined. Bring to a rapid simmer for about 2 minutes, then reduce to a gentle simmer.
Pat dry halibut fillets and season with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Nestle fillets into the sauce, spoon sauce over fish, cover, and simmer until cooked through, about 10 minutes.
Garnish with dill, parsley, and flaky salt. Serve alone or over rice with lemon wedges.

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Notes

Use fresh, high-quality halibut for the best flavor.
Ensure leeks are properly rinsed to remove any grit.
Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.

Author: Sarah
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Poaching
Cuisine: Seafood

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 fillet
Calories: 450
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 880mg
Fat: 30g
Saturated Fat: 17g
Unsaturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 13g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 110mg