Escabeche of Pacific Halibut Recipe

Name: Escabeche of Pacific Halibut
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds fresh halibut fillets, skinned and boned; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 carrot, thinly sliced; 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced; 1 stalk celery, thinly sliced; 1 teaspoon mustard seed; 1/2 teaspoon whole coriander seed; 1/2 cup white wine; 1/2 cup rice wine vinegar; 1 cup fish stock; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 5 basil leaves, chopped; 8 sprigs chervil, picked; 3 heads baby frisee, torn into pieces; 1 bunch watercress, torn into pieces

Servings: persons

2 pounds fresh halibut fillets, skinned and boned
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 carrot, thinly sliced
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1 stalk celery, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon mustard seed
1/2 teaspoon whole coriander seed
1/2 cup white wine
1/2 cup rice wine vinegar
1 cup fish stock
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
5 basil leaves, chopped
8 sprigs chervil, picked
3 heads baby frisee, torn into pieces
1 bunch watercress, torn into pieces

1
Cut the halibut fillets into 4-ounce pieces no thicker than 1-inch each.
2
In a large skillet over medium-low heat, heat the olive oil.
3
Add the carrot, onion, celery, mustard seed and coriander seed.
4
Sweat until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 7 minutes.
5
Add the wine, vinegar and stock; bring to a boil.
6
Season with salt and pepper, stir in half the basil and half the chervil.
7
Arrange the fish so it fits snugly in 1 layer in a casserole or baking dish.
8
Pour the boiling marinade over the fish.
9
The fish must be completely covered by the liquid, which will cook the fish as it cools.
10
Allow to cool to room temperature, about 10 to 15 minutes.
11
You can either serve immediately or serve chilled.
12
Remove the fish from the liquid and reserve the liquid to use as a dressing.
13
Plate the fish and garnish with the carrots, celery and onions.
14
In a salad bowl, toss the lettuces and remaining basil and chervil with some of the dressing.
15
Serve alongside the fish and vegetables.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds fresh halibut fillets, skinned and boned, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 carrot, thinly sliced, 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Escabeche of Pacific Halibut falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Escabeche of Pacific Halibut

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