Roasted Halibut & Leeks With Citrus-Chive Butter Recipe

Name: Roasted Halibut & Leeks With Citrus-Chive Butter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the citrus-chive butter; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened at room temperature; zest of 1 clementine; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives; 1 pinch sea salt; For the roasted halibut and leeks; 4 leeks, about 1 inch in diameter or less; 2 portions halibut fillet, about 1/3 pound each; juice from 1 clementine; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted; sea salt and freshly ground pepper

Servings: persons

For the citrus-chive butter
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened at room temperature
zest of 1 clementine
2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives
1 pinch sea salt
For the roasted halibut and leeks
4 leeks, about 1 inch in diameter or less
2 portions halibut fillet, about 1/3 pound each
juice from 1 clementine
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
sea salt and freshly ground pepper

1
Make a compound butter by combining the butter, clementine zest, chopped chives, and pinch of salt in a small bowl. Stir the mixture with a spatula until ingredients are evenly distributed. Shape the butter into a quenelle or a log and chill in the fridge until firm, about half an hour.
2
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare the leeks: Take off their roots and coarse green tops. Slice the leeks almost in two with a lengthwise cut from the top end to within two inches of the root base. Submerge the leeks in water and agitate them to remove any dirt. Simmer the leeks in a separate (large) pot of water until just tender, about 4 minutes. Drain the leeks and finish the lengthwise cut to divide the leeks into two halves.
3
Butter two gratin dishes or one larger casserole dish and place the leeks on the bottom. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and the melted butter. Season the leeks with a couple pinches of salt. Place each halibut fillet atop its own bed of leeks. Pour clementine juice over the halibut along with the other tablespoon olive oil. Season the fish with a couple pinches of salt and a bit of freshly ground white pepper.
4
Roast the fish in the oven for 10-15 minutes, until the halibut is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Remove the halibut and leeks from the oven and serve immediately with a slice of citrus-chive butter on top.

167

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Fat

* 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the citrus-chive butter, 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened at room temperature, zest of 1 clementine, 2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives, and more.

Yes, Roasted Halibut & Leeks With Citrus-Chive Butter 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.

Roasted Halibut & Leeks With Citrus-Chive Butter

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