Braised Halibut with Leeks and Mustard for Two

Name: Braised Halibut with Leeks and Mustard for Two
Yield: Serves 2
Ingredients: 2 (6- to 8-ounce), skinless halibut fillets, 3/4 to 1 inch thick; , Salt and pepper; 3 tablespoons, unsalted butter; 1 medium, leek, white and light green parts only, halved lengthwise, sliced thin, and washed thoroughly; 1/2 teaspoon, Dijon mustard; 1/3 cup, dry white wine; 1/2 teaspoon, lemon juice, plus lemon wedges for serving; 1/2 tablespoon, minced fresh parsley

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Appears in Cook's Illustrated March/April 2015

SERVES2

TIME35 minutes

Braised Halibut with Leeks and Mustard for Two

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

When it comes to methods for cooking fish, braising is often overlooked. But this approach, which requires cooking the fish in a small amount of liquid so that it gently simmers and steams, has a lot going for it: As a moist-heat cooking me...

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