Halibut with Citrus Butter Sauce

Ingredients

• Sauteed Spinach
• 1 Lemon
• 1 Orange
• 1 Shallot Finely Minced
• 3/4 Cup White Wine
• 1 Stick (125 gm) Unsalted Butter, Softened
• 2 Pounds Halibut
• 1 Tablespoon Butter
• 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• Salt & Pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Squeeze the juice from both the orange and...: Squeeze the juice from both the orange and the lemon into a small saucepan, being careful not to drop any seeds into the juice, and cook over medium heat until the juice is reduced to about ¼ and is thickened, then set aside.

2. 2

   Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

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   Heat the oil and butter in a heavy,...: Heat the oil and butter in a heavy, ovenproof pan on top of the stove until sizzling.

4. 4

   Season the sea bass with salt and pepper,...: Season the sea bass with salt and pepper, and sear it on both sides in the hot oil until lightly browned.

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   Place the fish into the hot oven and...: Place the fish into the hot oven and bake for about 15 to 20 minutes or until the fish flakes with a fork, but remains moist inside.

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   While the fish is cooking, heat a tablespoon...: While the fish is cooking, heat a tablespoon or so of the butter into a saucepan, and cook the shallots over medium heat until translucent.

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   Add the wine, turn the heat up to...: Add the wine, turn the heat up to high, and cook until you have reduced it to about ¼ cup of liquid left in the pan.

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   Turn the heat down to medium low.

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   With a whisk, slowly beat in a little...: With a whisk, slowly beat in a little butter at a time, adding more as it becomes emulsified and thickened.

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    Continue adding the butter until you have a...: Continue adding the butter until you have a nice, thickened sauce.

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    Add the citrus reduction and mix well.

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    To serve, create a bed of spinach in...: To serve, create a bed of spinach in the center of a plate.

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    Place a piece of sea bass on top...: Place a piece of sea bass on top of the spinach, and then spoon a little of the citrus butter sauce on top.

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    Serve immediately.