Ovnskokt Kveite (Baked Fish) Recipe

Name: Ovnskokt Kveite (Baked Fish)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds fresh halibut, skinned and boned, reserving skin and bone; 2 cups water; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup butter; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 cup cream; 2 tablespoons sherry; 2 egg yolks

Servings: persons

2 pounds fresh halibut, skinned and boned, reserving skin and bone
2 cups water
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup butter
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup cream
2 tablespoons sherry
2 egg yolks

1
Place the fish skin and bones into a saucepan with the water. Bring to a boil, and reduce by one quarter. Strain, and reserve 1 1/2 cups. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2
Cut halibut into bite size pieces, and coat with flour. Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the halibut pieces just until golden brown. Transfer fish to a baking dish; arrange fish in a single layer, and sprinkle with lemon juice, and salt and pepper.
3
Pour fish stock into the pan in which the fish was fried; cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring and scraping the bottom of the pan. Stir in cream and sherry, and continue cooking for 3 to 5 minutes. Whisk egg yolks until frothy in a small bowl. Slowly whisk in a small amount of the cream sauce, and then whisk the mixture into the sauce. Pour over fish in baking dish.
4
Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes. Serve in baking dish.

406

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds fresh halibut, skinned and boned, reserving skin and bone, 2 cups water, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup butter, and more.

Yes, Ovnskokt Kveite (Baked Fish) 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.

Ovnskokt Kveite (Baked Fish)

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