Baleen Santa Fe’s Roasted Halibut

By Jason Weaver

Now you can enjoy chef-quality halibut at home. Executive Chef David<br /> Wilson of The Inn and Spa at Loretto shows you how easy it is with<br /> Baleen Santa Fe's Roasted Halibut. www.innatloretto.com

Ingredients:

27-ounce portions halibut
salt and pepper
olive oil
2cloves garlic, minced fine
1tablespoon capers
2tablespoons lemon juice
1cup white wine
2tablespoons cold butter
3cups fresh spinach, destemmed
2cloves garlic, minced fine
¼cup white wine

Season halibut with salt and pepper. Sear in a hot sauté pan with olive oil. Transfer to a 350 degree oven and cook until tender, about 5 to 7 minutes. Meanwhile, sauté spinach and garlic in pan with salt and pepper. Deglaze pan with ¼ cup white wine and reduce by half; set aside.

Sauté garlic, capers, lemon juice, and white wine until the liquid is reduced by half. Turn off heat and season with salt and pepper. Slowly swirl in cold butter until sauce consistency is reached. Spoon lemon/caper sauce on plate and top with sautéed spinach. Place roasted halibut on top of the sautéed spinach. Serve with mashed potatoes infused with chopped bacon and artichoke hearts.

Recipe serves 2.