Pan Seared Fillet of Halibut

Ingredients:

20 8 oz. portions Fresh Halibut Fillets

12 ozs. Fresh White Mushrooms, quartered

8 ozs. Fresh Spinach, torn and blanched

1 C Fresh diced tomatoes

2 each Shallots, peeled, sliced

2 C Navy Beans, cooked

1 C White wine

4 C Haserot Chicken Broth

2 C Heavy Cream

2 T Parsley, chopped

1 T Thyme, chopped

2 ozs. Butter

TT Salt & Pepper

Directions:

Season the halibut with salt, pepper and thyme.

Pan sear on both sides and remove to oven to finish cooking.

Remove fillet to holding platter.

Add mushrooms, shallots and beans to original pan, sauté until soft

Deglaze with white wine.

Add broth and cream, reduce slightly.

Add parsley, Spinach and tomatoes - simmer 2 minutes.

Finish with butter and adjust seasoning.

Sauce the service plate and serve the halibut over the sauce.

YIELD: 20 portions