Halibut Steaks
Halibut Steaks with Champagne and Peppercorn Sauce
Ingredients
2 x 170g (6oz) halibut steaks
40g (1 and a half oz) butter
salt and black pepper
150ml (5 fl oz) pink champagne or rosé sparkling wine
4 x 15ml spoon (4 tablespoons) double cream or crème fraîche
1 x 5ml spoon (1 teaspoon) mixed whole peppercorns
1 x 15ml spoon (1 tablespoon) freshly snipped chives
Serves 2
Method
Place the steaks onto a grill pan. Dot with 15g (half an oz) butter and season.
Cook under a preheated grill for 8-10 minutes, turning once.
Meanwhile, prepare the sauce: heat the remaining butter in a pan and add the
champagne. Bring to the boil and reduce the liquid by half.
Stir in the cream, seasoning and chives.
Arrange the halibut steaks onto a plate, pour over the sauce and serve on a
bed of cooked green and white tagliatelle.
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