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Viewed: 20 - Published at: 8 years agoIngredients
- 1 12-2 lbs halibut fillets or 1 12-2 lbs salmon fillets
- salt and pepper
- 8 large lettuce leaves
- 14 cup coarsely chopped fresh dill
- 4 sprigs of fresh mint
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small shallot, finely chopped (3 T.)
- 12 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 14 cup coarsely chopped fresh dill
- 14 teaspoon salt
- pepper
Method
- Cut the fillet into 4 equal square pieces.
- Season both sides of the fish with salt and pepper.
- Separate the out leaves from the head of lettuce, without tearing them.
- Place a leaf cupped side up and center a piece of fish in the middle of the leaf -- use two leaves if necessary).
- sprinkle the fish with 1 T. of the dill.
- Top with another 1 or two lettuce leaves, the time cupped side down, so that the fish is completely enclosed in lettuce.
- Wrap the remaining fillets in lettuce, sprinkle each one with dill and arrange them, without crowding, in a steamer rack or asket.
- Bring several inches of water to a boil in the bottom of a steamer.
- Drop in the mint sprigs, put the steamer rack or basket in place, cover and steam fish 8 minutes for each inch of thickness.
- Turn off the heat, uncover the steamer and let the fish rest for 1 - 2 minutes.
- While the fish is steaming, make the sauce.
- Melt 1 T. butter in a small saucepan or skillet over medium-low heat.
- Add the shallots and cook, stirring about 1 minute.
- Add the lemon zest and juice and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Vigorously whisk in the remaining butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, allowing each addition to melt before adding the next.
- the sauce should be slightly thickened and the butter emulsified.
- Stir in the dill and season with the salt and pepper to taste.
- Carefully transfer the fish packets to warm serving plates.
- Pour the sauce over and around the fish and garnish with dill sprigs or flowers.