Halibut “Steak Frites” with Veal Glace

Halibut “Steak Frites” with Veal Glace

Steak and fries - very few things are better. Here the almost meatlike qualities of halibut come to the centre – served up like classic steak frites. Using a little of the halibut fat is delicious, and healthy.

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  • By Merita Salihi

Preperation:

  • Servings: 4
  • Difficulty: 3 of 5
  • 1

    Heat the demi glace (or reduce stock until its consistency resembles thin syrup). Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.

  • 2

    In a deep fryer or large pot, heat the deep-frying oil to 285°F (140°C). Add the potatoes and fry until light golden brown and almost but not quite cooked through. Strain and transfer to a bowl. Increase the heat to 355 F (180 C).

  • 3

    Just before serving, finish frying the potatoes. In two minutes or less they should be deep golden to light brown and cooked through. Serve the fish with sauce and fries.

Four ½ – pound (225 gram) cuts halibut fillet
12 to 15 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into strips
½ cup (approximately 1 deciliter) veal demi-glace (heavily reduced stock)
1 tablespoons finely chopped raw halibut fat
1 tablespoon butter
2 pints (1 liter) deep-frying oil, or more
Salt and pepper to taste
A squeeze of lemon juice

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