Pierre's Poached Halibut Recipe

Chef Pierre recently served this lovely halibut and I thought it would be a nice recipe to share with all of you.  For Christmas, Pierre received a wonderful Canon G9 digital camera and he has really embraced it and uses it all the time now to photograph his kitchen creations.  He’s gotten to be quite an artiste of photography.  These are his very own photos and I hope you’ll be inspired to try his recipe!  The flavors are fresh and bright, just like Pierre's pictures!

Here are Pierre’s ingredients to make 4 servings

4    medium leeks
2    garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1    cup vegetable stock (not shown)
8    small red potatoes
1    bunch of parsley
4    5 oz. pieces of halibut fillets
      skim milk (not shown)
4 - 8     eggs

Wash the leeks thoroughly and slice diagonally.  In a skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil and sautÈ the leeks with the garlic.  Add 1 cup of vegetable stock or water, cover pan and simmer until tender – about 20 minutes.

Place the potatoes in a pot, cover with water, and boil until tender.  Pierre feels you should know how long this will take.  Drain, peel with a sharp paring knife, and slice into 1/4 inch thickness.  Add to leeks.

Chop 1/2 cup of parsley and add to leeks.

Meanwhile, place the halibut in a pan with enough skim milk to just cover.  Season with salt and freshly ground pepper.  Bring to a boil, cover pan, and gently simmer for 4 minutes.  Remove from heat.

Fill a pot half full with water.  Add 1/4 cup vinegar and bring to a boil.

Drop the cracked eggs into the water and simmer until set, about
1 - 1/2 minutes.

Using a slotted spoon, lift the poached eggs out of the water and drain on a clean towel.

To assemble and serve – spoon 1/4 of the leek mixture onto a serving plate.  Using a slotted spoon, carefully lift a piece of halibut and place it on top of the leek mixture.  Then, place a poached egg or two on top of the halibut.  Sprinkle with salt and pepper and repeat with the remaining ingredients.

CHEF’S NOTE – Pierre says if you want to make this dish extra special, shave some fresh truffle over the top just before serving.

Comments

[Liisamarja]

yam, looks delicious! i wonder if one could make this with any white flesh fish...

[Aran]

I can't get enough of Chef Pierre's creations. Always a little unexpected dish. That's what I call a great meal! Well done! Could we see Chef Pierre on the Martha show some time?

[Kathy]

Martha,
Chef Pierre is quite an artiste! His poached halibut as well as his photographs with his new Canon G 9 digital camera look wonderful. Thanks for the recipe and the photos of the process. I'll try his recipe soon.
Kathy

[Kevin]

This looks extraordinary. I know what we're having for dinner tonight!

[PAULINE MUCCIACCIO]

What I like about this recipe that Pierre has created is the ingredients & the way it was prepared, making this a healthy meal.
Pierre, excellent pictures documenting the steps involved to make to this dish.
Pauline Mucciaccio

[Lois]

I love the pictures, and I also love the pictures you take Martha .

[Pam]

Thanks Chef Pierre. Your photography skills really paid off in showing this delicious looking recipe. I can't wait to try it.

[Margie]

Thank you. As they say a picture is worth a thousand words.

[Lisa]

Oh this looks deeelish and also healthy! Keep 'em coming Chef Pierre! I second the request to have him on Martha!

[Trish]

Your pictures are great, Pierre! Just to let you know, I could sit in the kitchen all day long with the same ingredients you used for this recipe and still not come up with something so creative! Thanks again for sharing; I'm looking at halibut in a whole new light now. I just might try this. Trish

[Jan Erickson]

Hi Martha, What a lovely, healthy, delicious blog from Chef Pierre. He certainly is an artiste and his talents seem to have no bounds. His photos are absolutely gorgeous. I,too, hope he will be on your show sometime soon. Thanks for sharing. Jan

[Linda Gail]

Martha and Pierre:)
Thank you for sharing such great pictures and a wonderful recipe also. I love fish and this is a recipe that will be in the front of my recipe box.
Linda Gail

[bpfster]

I think I am going to have to try some of the recipes you have posted in your blog. This one looks really delicious. Pierre out did himself again.

[mmsantos]

Martha, Thanks for sharing your everyday life with us. It's amazing to see everything you make as perfect as possible.
It'll be great if we could see Chef Pierre someday in your Show cooking Everyday Meals he do at your place. Normal, easy but delicious recipes...

[MJ]

I made this a few nights ago and my husband just raved on and on about the potato and leeks. He thought the combination of poached egg and fish was interesting, but the vegetables--all the leftovers--went to his plate. Thanks for a great recipe, Pierre and Martha!

[Nichole]

Dear Martha,

Thank you for sharing this recipe and the wonderful photography! We are also passionate about photography and food as well and have chronicled our life together, travels, and memorable meals through the medium. We love digital photography, especially for travel, but are equally mesmorized by large-format and collodian printing. It is so encouraging to see others blending these art forms and I am grateful to you for showcasing such talent. We can't wait to try the recipe, and, to photograph the results!

Warmest regards,

Nichole

[Dargie]

I've been looking for a new way to cook halibut, a fish I think I should like better than I do. This might be the one. Thanks to Chef Pierre for the inspiration.

[Amy]

The halibut looks amazing. I love anything topped with a poached egg. Definately on my to try list. The photos are fantastic.