Halibut Under a Mountain of Cream (Heilbutt Unterm Sahneberg)
- 14 cup dry white wine
- 34 cup water
- 12 cup onion, chopped
- 4 sprigs parsley
- 1 bay leaf
- 6 peppercorns
- 6 -8 slices bacon
- 2 tablespoons onions, finely chopped
- 4 tablespoons butter, softened
- 2 lbs halibut, cut into chunks
- 12 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 18 teaspoon paprika
- 12 cup heavy cream
- 14 cup parmesan cheese, finely grated
- In a large saucepan, bring the wine, water, 1/2 cup chopped onions, parsley, bay leaf, and peppercorns to a boil over high heat.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer, partially covered, for 20 minutes.
- Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a heavy skillet, cook the bacon until crisp.
- Using tongs, transfer the bacon to paper towels to drain.
- Add 2 tbsp onion to the bacon fat and cook over moderate heat, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes, or until the onions are soft and translucent.
- Preheat the oven to 325F Coat the boat and sides of a casserole dish large enough to fit the fish in a single layer with 2 tbsp or less of butter.
- Lay the fillets in the dish and sprinkle with salt.
- Bake the halibut uncovered for 12-15 minutes or until the fish is firm and opaque.
- Cover the fish and set aside.
- Preheat the oven to broil.
- To make the sauce, begin by making a roux by melting the remaining butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the flour and mix until you have a smooth mixture.
- Strain the wine mixture and pour it into the small saucepan.
- Discard the onion and herbs.
- Bring the liquid to a boil over medium heat.
- Reduce heat and simmer about 5 minutes until the mixture has thickened slightly.
- Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the lemon juice and parsley.
- Sprinkle the sauteed onions over the fish, top with the cooked bacon.
- With a whisk or mixer, whip the cream in a chilled bowl until it forms peaks.
- Fold the cream gently into the sauce.
- Working quickly, pour the sauce over the fish and sprinkle the top with grated cheese.
- Slide the casserole dish under the broiler and broil for 1 to 2 minutes or until the cheese melts.
- Serve at once.
white wine, water, onion, parsley, bay leaf, peppercorns, bacon, onions, butter, salt, flour, lemon juice, paprika, heavy cream, parmesan cheese
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/halibut-under-a-mountain-of-cream-heilbutt-unterm-sahneberg-425934 (may not work)