Halibut With Saffron And Tarragon Sauce.
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
- 1/4 cup chopped shallots
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup Vodka (or white wine)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon (scant) saffron threads
- 2-4 Halibut filets
- 1 pint whipping cream
- In a heavy large skillet brown the fish fillets in the olive oil. Set aside.
- In the same skillet melt butter in over medium heat. Add shallots, garlic and saffron; saute 2 minutes. Add vodka and 1 tablespoon tarragon. Increase heat to high; bring to boil.
- Stir cream into sauce in skillet. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the browned filets. Lower the heat and cook covered until fish cooked inside.
- Serve and sprinkle rest of tarragon.
olive oil, butter, shallots, garlic, vodka, fresh tarragon, saffron threads, whipping cream
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/halibut-with-saffron-and-tarragon-sauce-1204005 (may not work)