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Roasted Halibut with Chervil Sauce





Total Time
30 mins

The gentle licorice-like flavor of chervil leads a swirl of spring flavors in this refined, party-worthy dish. All you need are little steamed new potatoes on the side. It’s fast and easy–just be sure not to overcook the delicate halibut.

Specialty herbs: Roasted Halibut with Chervil Sauce (0413)




Photo by Thomas J. Story; written by Julie Chai
  MARINADE AND FISH
 3/4 cup loosely packed chervil sprigs (1/2 oz.)
 2 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
 1 teaspoon freshly ground coriander
 1 green onion, roughly chopped
 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
 1 tablespoon lemon juice
 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
 2 pounds skinned halibut fillets, cut into 6 equal portions
  SAUCE
 1 cup dry white wine
 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
 1 teaspoon lemon juice
 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
 3/4 cup loosely packed chervil sprigs, plus sprigs and chive flowers for garnish
  About 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
Step 1
1

Preheat oven to 325°. Blend marinade ingredients until very smooth. Pour into a bowl, add fish, and gently turn to coat. Rinse blender and dry.

Step 2
2

Arrange fillets on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until they flake slightly when gently pressed, the last bit of translucence is fading from their centers, and a bit of liquid collects around them, 12 to 14 minutes.

Step 3
3

Meanwhile, make sauce: Put wine, shallots, and lemon juice in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Cook until reduced by half, about 4 minutes, then whisk in butter, 1 tbsp. at a time. Pour into a blender and whirl briefly, then add 3/4 cup chervil and pulse until finely chopped.

Step 4
4

Pour sauce into 6 shallow bowls. Top with fish, add salt to taste, and garnish with chervil and flowers.

Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
Calories 326Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g31%

Saturated Fat 8.5g43%
Cholesterol 79mg27%
Sodium 375mg16%
Total Carbohydrate 3.6g2%

Dietary Fiber 0.5g2%
Protein 33g66%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.