Poached Halibut with Herbed Vinaigrette

Gently simmering halibut in an aromatic broth imparts flavor without unwanted fat. Light yet creamy vinaigrette and roasted vegetables make it a go-to dish for parties or for any day.

Makes 4 Servings.
Total preparation time: 50 minutes

Ingredients

• Broth
• 8 cups water
• 1 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 medium organic onion, halved
• 1 medium organic carrot, quartered
• 1 stalk organic celery, quartered
• 3 cloves organic garlic, unpeeled, halved
• 1 Tbsp salt
• 1 tsp peppercorns
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 sprig fresh thyme


• Halibut & Vinaigrette
• 4 6-ounce halibut steaks, 1-inch thick, skinned
• Salt & freshly ground pepper to taste
• 2 Tbsp organic lemon juice
• 1 Tbsp naturally prepared Dijon mustard
• 2 tsp organic reduced-fat sour cream
• 2 Tbsp expeller-pressed canola oil
• 1 medium organic shallot, finely chopped
• 1 Tbsp coarsely chopped fresh Italian parsley
• 1 Tbsp coarsely chopped fresh tarragon
• 1 Tbsp chopped fresh chives
• 2 tsp coarsely chopped fresh dill, plus sprigs for garnish

Directions

1. To prepare broth: Combine all broth ingredients in a large pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Strain into a large deep skillet, discarding solids.
2. To poach halibut & make vinaigrette: Bring broth just to a simmer. Season halibut with salt and pepper on both sides. Add halibut to broth and poach, uncovered, until opaque in the center, 5 to 10 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, spoon 2 Tbsp of the simmering broth into a small bowl. Add lemon juice, mustard and sour cream. Gradually whisk in oil. Add shallot and season with salt and pepper.
4. Remove halibut from poaching liquid and divide among 4 warmed plates. Stir parsley, tarragon, chives and chopped dill into the vinaigrette and spoon over the fish. Garnish with dill sprigs. Serve immediately.


MAKE AHEAD TIP: Cover and refrigerate the broth (Step 1) for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 4 months.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving: 268 calories; 11 g fat (1 g sat, 5 g mono); 55 mg cholesterol; 4 g carbohydrate; 37 g protein; 0 g fiber; 272 mg sodium; 834 mg potassium.


Nutrition Bonus: Potassium (42% daily value), Magnesium (37% daily value).