Pan-Roasted Halibut with Caper Vinaigrette Recipe
- 6 halibut fillets (6 to 8 ounces each)
- Salt and white pepper
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 egg yolks
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons champagne vinegar
- 1/2 cup blended oil (1 part olive oil, 3 parts canola oil)
- 2 tablespoons capers, drained
- 1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh Italian parsley
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- Heat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Gently season the halibut on both sides with salt and white pepper.
- Heat the oil in an ovenproof saute pan, and sear the halibut on one side until lightly browned.
- Flip the fish over and sear the other side.
- Flip over again and place the pan in the oven for 8 to 10 minutes more.
- Drizzle with caper vinaigrette.
- In a food processor, combine the egg yolks, lemon juice, garlic, and vinegar.
- Slowly whisk in the oil.
- Remove the mixture from the blender to a bowl, and fold in the capers, mustard, and herbs.
- Season with salt and freshly ground pepper.
- Drizzle the vinaigrette over the halibut.
- (Makes 1 cup.)
salt, olive oil, egg yolks, lemon juice, garlic, champagne vinegar, blended oil, capers, wholegrain mustard, tarragon, thyme, fresh italian parsley, salt
Taken from www.chowhound.com/recipes/pan-roasted-halibut-with-caper-vinaigrette-10131 (may not work)