If you have picky eaters in your house, halibut is the fish for you, because it really does taste like chicken! It’s also a no-brainer to cook in the pressure cooker, so give this delicious dish a try. The halibut cooks in a garlic, lemon, and butter sauce, which makes the fish succulent and juicy. It’s terrific served with potatoes au gratin (topped with cheese and bread crumbs) and roasted asparagus.
SERVES 6
INGREDIENTS
- 3/4 cup (1 1/4 sticks) unsalted butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning or seafood seasoning, such as Penzeys
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/3 cup chicken stock or store-bought chicken broth
- 2 pounds halibut fillets
- ½ cup finely chopped fresh chives
INSTRUCTIONS
- Melt the butter in the pressure cooker over medium-high heat.
- Add the minced garlic and Old Bay seasoning and cook for 2 minutes, or until the garlic is fragrant.
- Stir in the fresh lemon juice and chicken stock, combining well.
- Arrange the halibut fillets in the pressure cooker, stacking them if necessary.
- Lock the lid in place and cook at high pressure for 5 minutes.
- Quick release the pressure and carefully remove the lid, tilting the pot away from you to avoid steam.
- Transfer the cooked halibut to a serving platter and cover with aluminum foil to keep it warm.
- Bring the buttery stock to a boil and continue boiling for 5 minutes to concentrate the flavor.
- Stir in the finely chopped fresh chives.
- Pour the butter mixture over the halibut.
- Serve the halibut with the flavorful buttery sauce.