Seared Halibut with Buttered Leeks and Peas

Seared Halibut with Buttered Leeks and Peas

Written by: Nic Mink

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Information

Prep time

5 min

Cook time

30 min

Servings

4

Ingredients

  • 4 medium leeks, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons butter (or non-dairy alternative)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 cup dry white wine (or 1 cup low-sodium chicken stock + one tablespoon lemon juice)
  • 2 cups spring peas
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 4 (8 ounce) halibut fillets 

Directions

FOR THE LEEKS AND PEAS

In a large sauté pan over medium heat, melt butter and 1 tablespoon oil. Soften leeks for 12-15 minutes. Add white wine and simmer for another 5 minutes. Stir in spring peas and simmer until just cooked, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

FOR THE HALIBUT

In a large (preferably non-stick) skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Season halibut fillets with salt and pepper on either side. Place halibut fillets in the pan and cook undisturbed until the fish is browned on one side, approximately 4 minutes. Flip and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the other side is browned and fish is just beginning to flake.

PLATING

Place halibut over leeks and peas to serve.

Nic Mink

Nic Mink

Nic Mink is a Co-Founder of Sitka Seafood Market—gaining praise in Bon AppetitForbesEntrepreneurNational Fisherman, and Civil Eats. He was named one of America’s Top Food Artisans by Food and Wine. In addition to Sitka Seafood Market, he’s spent more than two decades in academia, teaching in the fields of food systems, environmental studies, and history.