Sep 24 2026
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Alaskan Halibut Recipe

Inspired by El Gaucho Portland
Time1h
Serves4

tarragon cream risotto, lemon butter, apple slaw [GF]

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Ingredients

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For the Alaskan Halibut

For the Lemon Butter

Method

Cooking the Alaskan Halibut

  1. 1

    Prepare the Halibut

    Season the halibut fillets with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the halibut for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Drizzle with lemon juice before serving.

Making the Tarragon Cream Risotto

  1. 2

    Prepare the Risotto

    In a saucepan, bring the broth to a simmer. In a separate pot, melt butter over medium heat, add shallots and garlic, and sauté until translucent. Stir in Arborio rice and cook for 2 minutes. Gradually add warm broth, one ladle at a time, stirring constantly until absorbed. Continue this process until rice is al dente. Stir in tarragon, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

Making the Lemon Butter

  1. 3

    Prepare the Lemon Butter

    In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Stir in lemon juice and zest. Keep warm until ready to serve.

Making the Apple Slaw

  1. 4

    Prepare the Apple Slaw

    In a bowl, combine julienned apples, grated carrot, and shredded cabbage. In a separate bowl, whisk together apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper. Pour the dressing over the slaw and toss to combine. Let it sit for 10 minutes before serving.

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