Halibut and Cockles in Herb Broth Recipe

Name: Halibut and Cockles in Herb Broth
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 ounce dried porcini mushrooms; 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, plus 3 tablespoons finely chopped; 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh chives, plus 3 tablespoons finely chopped; 1/4 cup fresh tarragon leaves, plus 3 tablespoons finely chopped; 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus 3 tablespoons finely chopped; 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil; Coarse salt; 3 cups fish stock; 1 pound cockles or clams, scrubbed; 4 Pacific halibut, striped bass, or Pacific cod fillets (about 1 1/2 pounds total), skinned, bones removed; Freshly ground pepper

Servings: persons

1/3 ounce dried porcini mushrooms
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, plus 3 tablespoons finely chopped
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh chives, plus 3 tablespoons finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh tarragon leaves, plus 3 tablespoons finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus 3 tablespoons finely chopped
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt
3 cups fish stock
1 pound cockles or clams, scrubbed
4 Pacific halibut, striped bass, or Pacific cod fillets (about 1 1/2 pounds total), skinned, bones removed
Freshly ground pepper

1
Cover mushrooms with boiling water.
2
Let stand until softened, about 3 minutes.
3
Drain, and finely chop; set aside.
4
Put 1/4 cup of each of the herbs into a food processor; set aside.
5
Stir together remaining 3 tablespoons of each of the herbs, the mushrooms, oil, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
6
Bring stock to a boil in a medium pot.
7
Reduce heat to medium-low; add cockles.
8
Cover; cook until cockles open, about 2 minutes.
9
Discard any that do not open.
10
Using a slotted spoon, transfer cockles to a bowl, and cover.
11
(Keep heat on).
12
Season both sides of fish with salt and pepper.
13
Add to stock.
14
Cover; cook, carefully turning once, until center is opaque, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
15
Using a slotted spatula, transfer fish to a plate, and cover.
16
Bring stock to a boil.
17
Pour half the stock into a food processor with herbs; puree (be very careful with hot liquid).
18
Add to remaining stock; pour through a fine sieve into a medium bowl, pressing on herbs; discard herbs.
19
Divide fish and cockles among bowls.
20
Ladle broth into bowls; top fish with reserved herb mixture.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 ounce dried porcini mushrooms, 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, plus 3 tablespoons finely chopped, 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh chives, plus 3 tablespoons finely chopped, 1/4 cup fresh tarragon leaves, plus 3 tablespoons finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Halibut and Cockles in Herb Broth 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Halibut and Cockles in Herb Broth

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