10131 Pan-Roasted Halibut with Caper Vinaigrette 6 servings Wed Aug 30 15:31:00 -0700 2006 Thu Oct 23 17:04:23 -0700 2008 Licensed http://www.chow.com/recipes/10131 Fri, 24 Oct 2008 00:04:23 GMT Crispy skin locks in the juices The crispy skin locks in the seasonings and the juices. For this dish, we like our halibut to have a very crispy skin, which we achieve only by using an extremely hot pan that burns the seasonings into the skin and locks in the juices. When the skin is this crispy, the texture is exquisite.

What to buy: Go for wild-caught Pacific halibut over its Atlantic counterpart.

]]> For the halibut:
  1. Heat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Gently season the halibut on both sides with salt and white pepper. Heat the oil in an ovenproof sauté pan, and sear the halibut on one side until lightly browned. Flip the fish over and sear the other side. Flip over again and place the pan in the oven for 8 to 10 minutes more. Drizzle with caper vinaigrette.
For the caper vinaigrette:
  1. In a food processor, combine the egg yolks, lemon juice, garlic, and vinegar. Slowly whisk in the oil. Remove the mixture from the blender to a bowl, and fold in the capers, mustard, and herbs. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the halibut. (Makes 1 cup.)

Beverage pairing: A Rhône-style white wine, such as a Roussanne from Northern California or northern France.

]]> http://www.chow.com/assets/2006/09/rcp_halibut_290x210.jpg Sondra Bernstein 50 Main For the halibut::

]]> 510 6 halibut fillets (6 to 8 ounces each)

]]> 305 Salt and white pepper

]]> 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil

]]> For the caper vinaigrette::

]]> 2 egg yolks

]]> 43 2 teaspoons lemon juice

]]> 74 1 teaspoon minced garlic

]]> 2 teaspoons champagne vinegar

]]> 1/2 cup blended oil (1 part olive oil, 3 parts canola oil)

]]> 273 2 tablespoons capers, drained

]]> 310 1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard

]]> 225 1 teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon

]]> 228 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme

]]> 203 1 teaspoon chopped fresh Italian parsley

]]> 305 Salt and freshly ground pepper

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