Milk-Poached Alaskan Halibut With Asparagus And Chanterelle Mushrooms

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   Preheat oven to 400u00b0F.

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   Pat halibut dry and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

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   In large, heavy skillet over moderately high heat, heat vegetable oil until hot but not smoking.

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   Add the fish, milk, cream, and wine.

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   Bring to light simmer, cover, and place in oven until just cooked through, 7 to 10 minutes.

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   Remove halibut from liquid, cover, and keep warm.

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   Reserve poaching liquid.

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   Meanwhile, in heavy 10-inch skillet, heat remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil until hot but not smoking.

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   Add mushrooms and asparagus and saute 5 to 6 minutes.

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    Remove from heat and add sherry vinegar and thyme, stirring to scrape up any mushrooms that might stick to bottom of skillet.

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    Just before the mushrooms and asparagus are done, add a splash of Brandy.

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    Tilt the pan and allow the Brandy fumes to light on fire. Voila! You're doing a flambe!

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    Place poaching liquid over high heat and simmer until reduced by half.

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    Remove from heat and stir in butter.

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    Divide asparagus between 4 plates. Place 1 fillet on top of the asparagus on each plate and top with mushrooms. Spoon sauce over the fish and serve immediately.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.