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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.

 

This recipe, and others like it, can be found in the article “From Decadent Brunch Dishes to Impressive Grilling Ideas, These Are the Best Recipes to Cook This May.”

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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

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Serving size

Amount per serving
Calories326
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g26%

Saturated Fat 8.5g43%
Cholesterol 79mg27%
Sodium 375mg17%
Total Carbohydrate 3.6g2%

Dietary Fiber 0.5g2%
Protein 33g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.