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Poached Pacific Halibut with Baby Shaved Root Vegetables, Tarragon Vinaigrette

Photo: Poached Pacific Halibut with Baby Shaved Root Vegetables, Tarragon Vinaigrette

TOTAL TIME: 29 min
Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: 9 min
Cook: 5 min
 
YIELD: 4 servings
LEVEL: Intermediate

ingredients

  • Poached Pacific Halibut
  • 4 (4-ounce) halibut fillets
  • 1/4 cup kosher salt
  • Zest and juice of 2 lemons, squeezed lemons reserved
  • 3 tablespoons whole coriander seeds, toasted
  • 2 to 3 cups shrimp shells
  • 2 shallots, cut in half
  • 3 cloves whole garlic
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Kosher salt
  • 2 (12-ounce) bottles lager-style beer
  • 1 to 2 cups water, plus more if needed to cover
  • Freshly ground black pepper
    • Tarragon vinaigrette
    • Zest and juice of 1 lemon
    • 1 shallot, minced
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • Vegetables
    • 1 bunch variety baby beets, scrubbed clean, trimmed and beet leaves reserved and chiffonade
    • 1 bunch baby carrots
    • Sea salt, for plating
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        Directions

        For the fish:
        To a mortar and pestle, add the kosher salt, lemon zest, and 2 tablespoons coriander seeds. Crush and season the fish on both sides. Reserve the lemon juice for the court bouillon.

        Place a medium pot over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp shells and remaining coriander seeds, allowing the shells to saute and the coriander to toast. Add the shallots, garlic, and bay leaf. Toss to combine and season with salt. Squeeze in the juice of the lemons and add the squeezed lemons themselves. Pour in the beer, about 1 to 2 cups water, to cover and taste. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste. Lower the heat and allow to simmer about 5 minutes. Strain through a fine mesh strainer over a bowl. Pour the court bouillon over the fish and cover with plastic wrap. This will fully poach the fish to a medium-rare to medium temperature without having to go into the oven or on the stove. Set aside for about 8 to 10 minutes.

        For the vinaigrette:
        Meanwhile, to a bowl, add the zest and juice of 1 lemon, minced shallot, minced garlic, salt, to taste, and whisk in about 1/2 to 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil to make a 2 to 1, fat to acid ratio. Taste and re-season, if needed. Stir in the freshly sliced tarragon leaves just before serving and set aside.

        For the vegetables:
        Thinly slice the beets and carrots on a mandoline. Add to a bowl and season with salt. Pour over the vinaigrette and chiffonade beet greens, and toss to combine.

        For plating:
        Place the halibut onto a plate. Season the fish with sea salt and top with the baby vegetable salad. Drizzle the plate with extra-virgin olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt.

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        • on June 26, 2012

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          I've tried this with halibut, salmon, mahi mahi, you name it. Delicious every time. Great change from grilling or frying, and so easy.

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        • on November 04, 2011

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          I initially went to my local market looking for a piece of halibut; however, the sea bass looked much better. The fillet was much thicker than the recipe recommended. I poached the fish for the recommended 8-10 minutes but the center was still raw. I finished the fish underneath the broiler for 5 minutes. Best of both worlds. Moist and crispy at the same time. A delicious recipe that I hope all will try.

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