Halibut with Citrus-Olive Sauce

Name: Halibut with Citrus-Olive Sauce
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 2-1/2 cups orange juice, divided; 1/3 cup white wine; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 2 tablespoons chopped shallot; 1/4 cup butter, cut into four pieces; 2 tablespoons chopped sweet red pepper; 1 tablespoon chopped pitted green olives; 1 tablespoon chopped Greek olives; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 4 halibut fillets (6 ounces each)

This poached halibut is one of my favorite fish entrees. The lovely sweet-and-salty sauce has incredible flavor, texture and color.

Ingredients

2-1/2 cups orange juice, divided
1/3 cup white wine
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons chopped shallot
1/4 cup butter, cut into four pieces
2 tablespoons chopped sweet red pepper
1 tablespoon chopped pitted green olives
1 tablespoon chopped Greek olives
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
4 halibut fillets (6 ounces each)

Directions

In a small saucepan, bring 1-1/2 cups orange juice, wine, lime juice and shallot to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced to 1/2 cup, about 15 minutes. Reduce heat to low; gradually whisk in butter until butter is melted. Remove from heat; stir in red pepper and olives. Keep warm.
In a large skillet, bring the garlic, oregano and remaining orange juice to a boil. Reduce heat; add fillets and steam, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts

1 halibut fillet with about 2 tablespoons sauce: 384 calories, 16g fat (8g saturated fat), 85mg cholesterol, 254mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 0 fiber), 37g protein.

Originally published as POACHED ORANGE HALIBUT WITH CITRUS OLIVE BUTTER SAUCE in Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook 2011