Poached Halibut with Lemon-Herb Sauce

By LaLaCooks

Ingredients

• 3  tablespoons  olive oil
• 1 1/2  tablespoons  chopped seeded jalapeño pepper
• 1  tablespoon  grated lemon rind
• 1 1/2  tablespoons  fresh lemon juice
• 4  teaspoons  chopped fresh cilantro
• 4  teaspoons  chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2  teaspoon  salt
• 3  lemon sections, finely chopped
• 6  cups  water
• 1  teaspoon  salt
• 1/2  teaspoon  black peppercorns
• 2  green onions, coarsely chopped
• 1  parsley sprig
• 1  cilantro sprig
• 4  (6-ounce) halibut fillets

Preparation

Step 1

1. Combine first 8 ingredients.

2. Combine water and next 5 ingredients (through cilantro sprig) in a large skillet; bring to a low simmer (180° to 190°). Add fish; cook 10 minutes or until desired degree of doneness. Remove fish from pan with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Serve with sauce.

Sustainable Choice: Halibut is a readily available, sustainable option with mild flavor and firm flesh.