Seafood Recipe: Halibut Steak Sauté with Raspberry Sauce

Halibut Steak Sauté with Raspberry Sauce

Ingredients:

• 4 (8-ounce) halibut steaks
• 4 ounces unsalted butter, clarified (see note)
• 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons minced shallots
• 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons raspberry vinegar
• 1 cup prepared crème fraîche, (see note)

Procedures:

1. Per Individual Serving: Sauté halibut steak in 1/2 ounce hot butter; when lightly browned on one side, turn and continue cooking until fish flakes easily. Remove from pan and keep warm.
2. Add 1/2-ounce butter and 2 teaspoons shallots to pan. Toss until transparent. Add 2 teaspoons vinegar and 2 ounces crème fraîche, continue cooking over high heat until creamy. Season to taste with salt and white pepper.
3. Arrange halibut steak on serving plate and surround with sauce. Garnish with fresh raspberries and mint sprigs, if desired.

Makes 4 servings.