Halibut With Sambal Vinaigrette And Wasabi Cream Recipes

POACHED HALIBUT IN WARM HERB VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Put the mustard in mixing bowl and slowly whisk in 1 cup of the Vinaigrette. Whisk in the shallot. Put in a small saucepan and set aside. Bring the court bouillon to a boil in a 10-inch pot. Season the halibut with salt and pepper on both sides. Add the halibut to the pot and adjust the heat so the liquid just simmers. Poach until a metal skewer inserted into the center of the halibut meets only a little resistance and the skewer, when left in the fish for 5 seconds, feels barely warm when touched to your lip, about 5 to 6 minutes. The halibut should be rare (thinner steaks will be ready sooner). Take the steaks out ot the liquid as soon as they are done (discard the court bouillon). In a small saute pan with 1 tablespoon butter, saute leeks until tender. Meanwhile, add the herbs to the Vinaigrette and warm over low heat. Pull the skin off the halibut and place in the center of 4 plates. Spoon the Vinaigrette over and around the fish. Serve immediately, with steamed asparagus.
• Whisk together the mustard, salt, pepper, and vinegars. Whisking constantly, very slowly drizzle in the olive oil and then the corn oil. Store, tightly covered, in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

HALIBUT WITH SAMBAL VINAIGRETTE AND WASABI CREAM

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Make vinaigrette:
• Blend vinaigrette ingredients in a blender until smooth. Season with salt.
• Make cream:
• Whisk together wasabi powder and water until smooth, then whisk in sour cream. Season with salt.
• Make halibut:
• Pat fish dry and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle 1 side of each piece with parsley.
• Heat a well-seasoned cast-iron skillet over high heat until hot. Add oil, then fish, parsleyed sides up. Sear fish until undersides are browned, about 1 minute.
• Turn fish over and put skillet in middle of oven. Roast until just cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes.
• Serve fish, parsleyed sides up, with a spoonful of each sauce.

HALIBUT WITH CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Place butter and onion on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 34 in. x 18 in.). Cut fish into serving-size pieces, removing and discarding the bones. Place over the onion., In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream and seasonings. Set aside 1/2 cup for serving. Spoon the remaining sauce over fish. Sprinkle with bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Fold foil around fish and seal tightly. Grill, covered, over indirect medium heat for 15-20 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.