Broiled Halibut with Leek Sauce

Recipes of Fish and Seafoods

Ingredients for Broiled Halibut with Leek Sauce

Ingredients for Serves 4.
  • 4 medium leeks (1 3/4 lbs.), white and part of green
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon or 1 teaspoon dry
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • - Salt and pepper
  • 4 (8 ozs.) halibut fillets Oil

Preparation of Broiled Halibut with Leek Sauce

1. Prepare the sauce. Wash the leeks and cut in 1/2 inch pieces.

2. In a skillet melt butter and cook the onion until transparent. Add leeks and cook, stirring for 5 minutes. Add wine and tarragon. Cover and simmer 15 minutes. Uncover and cook until the wine has reduced to half. Add the cream and cook 10 minutes; add salt and pepper.

3. Let cool for 5 minutes. Place the mixture in a blender and blend until a smooth paste. Heat to serve with the fish.

4. Prepare the fish. Preheat broiler. Pat the fish dry. Brush each side with a little oil. Broil, turning once, until just opaque and lightly browned. Transfer to a plate and serve with leek or grelette sauce.

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