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    • Sauteed Halibut with Warm Vinaigrette

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    INGREDIENTS

    1 1/2 lb Halibut fillets
    6 Shallots; minced
    1 1/2 c Dry white wine
    2 Cloves garlic; minced
    8 tb Extra virgin olive oil
    1 Sprig fresh thyme
    3/4 ts Tomato paste
    2 tb Lemon juice
    2 tb Red wine vinegar
    1 ts Soy sauce
    Salt and pepper
    2 oz Butter; softened

    INSTRUCTIONS

    In food processor, place half the shallots and puree with 1-ounce of the
wine. Reserve. In small pot place remaining shallots, garlic and 6
tablespoons olive oil. Cook slowly for about 10 minutes. Add remaining
white wine and thyme and reduce by 3/4. Remove thyme sprig. Add tomato
paste, lemon juice, shallot puree, vinegar, soy sauce. Season with salt and
pepper. Slowly add butter, mixing with a whip. In saute pan heat remaining
olive oil. Season halibut with salt and pepper and saute until cooked.
Serve topped with sauce.
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