Paillard of Fresh Fish with Salsa Beurre Blanc

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   Partially freeze the fish and slice it across the grain about 1/2- inch thick.

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   Pound with a mallet, meat pounder, or rolling pin to an even thickness of about 18 inch.

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   Combine the wine, vinegar, and shallots in a saucepan.

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   Bring to a boil and reduce to 2 tablespoons of liquid.

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   Remove the pan from the heat and whisk in the butter bit by bit.

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   Add the salsa and heat slightly.

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   Correct the seasoning with salt and pepper.

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   Keep warm in a water bath if not served right away.

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   Place the fish paillards on a cookie sheet with sides that can go under a broiler.

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    Broil about 4 inches from the heat for 2 minutes.

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    Transfer to warm plates and serve immediately, topped with the sauce.

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    Notes: Beurre blanc sauces cannot be reheated too much or the butter simply melts and does not retain its creamy texture.

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    A bath of hot (not boiling) water is best for keeping the sauce at serving temperature.

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    A paillard is something pounded very thin.

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    In this case it is fish.

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    You can also make paillards out of chicken breasts.

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    VARIATION: Omit the beurre blanc and serve the paillards with Avocado Salsa.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.