Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsThames Street Oyster HouseNorth Atlantic Halibut Recipe

North Atlantic Halibut Recipe

Time1h
Serves2

potato gnocchi, winter squash, applewood bacon, madeira lobster sauce

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Ingredients

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Halibut

Potato Gnocchi

Winter Squash

Applewood Bacon

Madeira Lobster Sauce

Method

Halibut Preparation

  1. 1

    Sear the Halibut

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the halibut fillets with salt and black pepper. When the oil is hot, add the halibut and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.

Potato Gnocchi Preparation

  1. 2

    Make the Gnocchi Dough

    Boil the potatoes in salted water until fork-tender. Drain and let cool slightly. Peel and mash the potatoes until smooth. In a large bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, flour, egg yolk, and salt. Mix until a dough forms. Roll into logs and cut into small pieces to form gnocchi.

  2. 3

    Cook the Gnocchi

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the gnocchi and cook until they float to the surface, about 2-3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.

Winter Squash Preparation

  1. 4

    Roast the Squash

    Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the butternut squash in half, scoop out the seeds, and peel. Cut into cubes and toss with olive oil, salt, and cinnamon. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.

Applewood Bacon Preparation

  1. 5

    Cook the Bacon

    In a skillet over medium heat, cook the applewood smoked bacon until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from the skillet and drain on paper towels. Crumble into pieces for garnish.

Madeira Lobster Sauce Preparation

  1. 6

    Prepare the Sauce

    In the same skillet used for the halibut, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced shallots and sauté until translucent. Pour in Madeira wine and lobster stock, and let it simmer for about 5 minutes. Stir in heavy cream, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.

Plating

  1. 7

    Serve the Dish

    On each plate, place a serving of potato gnocchi, top with roasted butternut squash, and place the halibut fillet on top. Drizzle with the madeira lobster sauce and garnish with crumbled applewood bacon.

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