Poached Halibut Rolls Recipe

Serves 2

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 lb halibut fillets
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth or white wine
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp tarragon or basil
  • 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 cup fresh tomatoes, minced
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream


  • Instructions:

    1. Wipe each fillet with paper towel, then cut in half lengthwise and roll up each piece.
    2. Place the butter in a 9 inch microwave safe pie plate and melt at high for 1 minute.
    3. Add the chicken broth or white wine, garlic, tarragon or basil, dijon mustard, tomatoes and sugar.
    4. Cover and cook 5 minutes at high. Stir well.
    5. Place the fish rolls side by side in the dish and baste with the sauce.
    6. Cook 8 minutes at medium high basting with juice halfway throug the cooking.
    7. Remove the fish with a perforated spoon and place it in a warm dish.
    8. To the sauce remaining in the cooking dish, add the cream and paprika; stir.
    9. Cook 4 minutes at high, stirring once.
    10. Pour over the fish and serve.