Halibut Domenica Seafood Recipe

Halibut Domenica Seafood Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds halibut fillets (1/2″ thick)
• 1/2 cup dry white wine (or chicken broth)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

SAUCE

• 1/2 pound mushrooms — thinly sliced
• 1/2 medium onion — chopped
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 4 tablespoons flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup fish liquid
• 1 cup milk
• 1/4 teaspoon thyme
• 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese — shredded paprika or dill weed

Method

1. Arrange halibut in a shallow baking dish
2. Pour 1/2 cup dry white wine (or chicken broth), and 1 tablespoon lemon juice over fish
3. Cover and bake in a 400º oven for approximately 10 minutes
4. Let cool slightly
5. Drain fish liquid into a measuring cup
6. Add additional wine or water to make one cup of fish liquid
7. Sauce: Saute mushrooms, onions and thyme in 2 tablespoons butter
8. Set aside
9. Melt 2 tablespoons butter and blend 4 tablespoons flour to make a roux
10. On low heat, gradually blend in 1 cup of fish liquid and 1 cup of milk
11. Bring to boil, stirring constantly, and cook 1 or 2 minutes until thickened
12. Remove from heat, add mushroom mixture
13. Let cool
14. Spoon sauce over halibut, covering completely
15. Scatter 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese over halibut
16. Bake, uncovered, in a 400º oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until sauce is bubbling around edges and cheese has melted
17. Dust lightly with paprika or dill weed
18. Garnish with chopped chives if desired

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