Bacon Wrapped Halibut Shredded Brussels Sprouts Sour Cream Chive Mashed Potatoes Recipes

BACON-WRAPPED HALIBUT

Steps:

• Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until just beginning to brown, but still soft. Set aside until cooled enough to handle.
• Preheat your oven's broiler. Season the halibut with pepper. Wrap one piece of bacon around each cube of fish, and secure with a toothpick. Place on a baking sheet.
• Broil for about 5 minutes, turning once, until fish is cooked through and bacon is crisp. Transfer to a platter, and serve warm.

SEARED HALIBUT WITH BRUSSELS SPROUT HASH

Steps:

• Combine the Brussels sprouts and 2 tablespoons water in a microwave-safe bowl; cover with plastic wrap and put the bowl on a plate. Prick the potatoes with a fork and place around the bowl on the plate. Microwave the Brussels sprouts and potatoes until the Brussels sprouts are bright green, about 7 minutes, then continue cooking the potatoes until just tender, 3 to 4 more minutes. Let both cool slightly, then drain the Brussels sprouts and chop the potatoes.
• Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the Brussels sprouts and potatoes; season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring, until browned, about 5 minutes. Add 1 more tablespoon olive oil, the apple, serrano and thyme, and cook until the apple softens, 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a separate large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Season the fish with salt and pepper; add to the skillet and cook, turning once, until just cooked through, about 8 minutes.
• Divide the hash among plates; top with the fish. Add the cider and 2 teaspoons vinegar to the fish skillet; simmer until reduced, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and swirl in the butter and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon vinegar; season with salt. Spoon over the fish and hash; top with parsley.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS IN A SHERRY BACON CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Dissolve 1 tablespoon of salt in enough water to cover the Brussels sprouts in a bowl, and soak the sprouts in the salty water for 1 hour. Drain off the water, and toss the sprouts in olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper to coat thoroughly.
• Preheat oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C).
• Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until just beginning to brown at the edges, 5 to 8 minutes. Reduce heat to medium; stir in the shallot and mushrooms, then cook until the shallots turn translucent, about 5 more minutes. Sprinkle in the garlic, and cook 1 minute, then stir in the sherry and cream until well combined. Bring the mixture to a boil, and stir until reduced by half. The thickened sauce should coat the back of a spoon.
• While the sauce is cooking, lay the Brussels sprouts, cut sides down, onto a baking sheet, and bake in the preheated oven until the sprouts are browned, about 15 minutes. Transfer the browned sprouts to the sauce, toss to coat, and season to taste with salt and black pepper.

BACON-WRAPPED HALIBUT, SHREDDED BRUSSELS SPROUTS & SOUR CREAM & CHIVE MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Halve the potatoes and place in a pot. Cover the potatoes with water, bring to a boil, then salt the water and cook the potatoes until tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 375°F.
• Halve the Brussels sprouts, place them cut side down on a cutting board, thinly slice lengthwise, and reserve.
• While the potatoes cook, season the fish with Old Bay and wrap the fish with bacon. Heat 1/2 tablespoon of the vegetable oil over medium-high heat in an ovenproof skillet. When the oil is hot, add the fish and cook for 2 minutes on each side to crisp up the bacon, then transfer to the oven for 7 to 8 minutes to cook through.
• While the fish cooks, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the sliced Brussels sprouts and toss to coat in the oil. Season with salt and pepper and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, then add the shallots, bell pepper, garlic, and thyme. Toss for a minute or two more, then add about 1/2 cup of the stock and cook it out for 2 to 3 minutes more. Turn off the heat and melt in the butter, then garnish with the tarragon.
• Drain the potatoes and return them to the hot pot. Mash with the sour cream, the chives, the remaining 1/4 cup of stock, and salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve the fish on the Brussels sprouts with mashers and a wedge of lemon alongside.