Halibut with New Potatoes and Green Beans
Halibut is a firm whitefish that has a nice mild flavor. It is another light, yet satisfying meal for a warm summer evening. Halibut with New Potatoes and Green Beans is very low in fat and high in protein, and it will only take 30 minutes from the time you pull the fish out of the fridge, until the time you join your family at the table. If you have never had halibut before, it is a very nice choice to try due to the fact that it is not very “fishy” tasting at all.
Equipment
- 1 large pot
- 4 plates
Ingredients
- 4 fresh halibut fillets (with the skin taken off)
- 1 pound new or red bliss potatoes
- 1 pound green beans (or you can substitute asparagus, if you prefer)
- 2½ cups dry white wine (or low-sodium chicken broth)*
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place the potatoes in a large pot and add enough cold water to cover them. Bring the pot to a boil and cook them for 10-15 minutes, then add the green beans to the pot and cook about 5 minutes more (the vegetables should be slightly tender – if they are still pretty firm, just boil them for another minute or two).
- While the vegetables are cooking, season the halibut with 1/4 teaspoon each of the salt and pepper. Place the halibut in a large skillet and add just enough of the wine or chicken broth to come halfway up the sides of the halibut fillets (*you may not need to use the entire 2 1/2 cups, depending on the size of your skillet.*)
- Heat the skillet over medium-low heat, and bring the wine to a simmer. Cover the skillet and cook the fish for 6 to 8 minutes (until the centers are opaque and the fish flakes easily).
- Transfer the fillets to individual serving plates. Drain the vegetables and divide them among the 4 plates. In the empty vegetable pot (or another small saucepan) heat the butter, chives, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper over medium heat just long enough to melt the butter.
- Divide the butter mixture between the four plates, drizzling over both the fish and the vegetables. Serve warm.
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Notes
Freshness is key: When selecting ingredients for this recipe, choose the freshest halibut fillets, new potatoes, and green beans available. The quality of the ingredients will significantly enhance the overall taste and presentation of the dish.