Tarragon-Roasted Halibut with Hazelnut Brown Butter |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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If using skin-on hazelnuts, rub them inside a clean kitchen towel after they've been toastedthe skins will slip right off. Serve the fish with a lightly dressed butter lettuce and herb salad. Ingredients:
1/2 cup blanched hazelnuts |
1 large bunch fresh tarragon |
1 3-3 1/2-pounds skinless halibut fillet (halved lengthwise if very wide) |
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided |
kosher salt, freshly ground pepper |
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter |
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice |
lemon halves |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread hazelnuts in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet and toast, stirring occasionally, until golden, 8-10 minutes. Coarsely chop; set aside. 2. Reduce oven temperature to 300°F. Scatter tarragon sprigs on a large rimmed baking sheet. Place halibut on top, drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil, and season with salt and pepper. Roast until halibut is just opaque in the center, 20-30 minutes, depending on thickness of fish. 3. Meanwhile, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring often, until butter foams, then browns (don't let it burn), about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; let brown butter cool slightly. Stir in lemon juice, hazelnuts, and remaining 2 tablespoons oil; season with salt and pepper. 4. Serve fish with hazelnut brown butter sauce and lemon halves. |
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