Pan Roasted Halibut With Lemon Mascarpone Recipe

Ingredients

Lemon Mascarpone Sauce:

2oz (about 1/4 cup) Mascarpone Cheese

2 TBS Sour Cream

2 TBS Milk (skim or 1%)

3/4 tsp fresh thyme or 1/4 tsp dried thyme

1/2 tsp lemon zest

1 1/2 tsp fresh squeezed lemon juice

salt & pepper

12 - 24 oz (2 or 4 servings) fresh Halibut Fillets - aproximately 1 to 1 1/2 inches thick

1 tsp butter

1 Tbsp olive oil

1/2 cup white wine or dry Vermouth

Lemon Wedges and Parsley for garnish

Preparation

Preheat oven to 425. Sprinkle halibut fillet with salt and pepper. Heat 10 -12 inch oven proof skillet over medium high heat. Add olive oil and butter. When bubbling, add Halibut filet(s). Cook 4 minutes. Using two spatulas, turn gently. Pour wine or Vermouth over fish then spread Lemon/Mascarpone sauce over fish. Place pan in preheated oven and roast for 9 minutes.

Remove from oven and serve. Don’t forget that handle is hot. Use hot pad and leave it draped over handle.