Chardonnay-Roasted Alaska Halibut with Cucumber-Dill Sour Cream Sauce

Courtesy of Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute

Servings: 4
Prep Time: 10 Min.
Cook Time: 15 Min.

* 4 Alaska Halibut steaks or fillets (4 to 6-oz. ea.), fresh, thawed or frozen
* olive oil
* salt and pepper to taste
* 1/4 c. Chardonnay
* Cucumber-Dill Sour Cream Sauce (see Recipe Below)
* garnish: lemon wedges and fresh dill sprigs

Cucumber-Dill Sour Cream Sauce:
* 1/2 c. regular, light or fat-free sour cream
* 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
* 2 tsp. grated lemon zest
* 1 tsp. minced garlic
* 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh dill or 1 tsp. dried dill weed
* 1/4 c. grated cucumber (squeeze dry)
* salt and pepper

1. Make the sauce first (see below) and keep refrigerated. Bring it to room temperature and stir it well before serving.
2. Preheat oven to 450°F. Rinse any ice glaze from frozen Alaska Halibut under cold water; pat dry with paper towel. Heat a large heavy ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Brush both sides of halibut with oil. Place halibut in heated skillet and cook, uncovered, about 3 to 4 min., until browned. Shake pan occasionally to keep fish from sticking.
3. Turn halibut over, season with salt and pepper, and cook 2 min. more. Remove pan from burner and add wine to pan. Place pan in preheated oven and cook for an additional 6 to 8 min. for frozen halibut or 3 to 4 min. for fresh/thawed fish. Cook just until fish is opaque throughout.
4. Transfer halibut to warm plates and dollop with 2 Tbsp. sauce per portion; garnish with lemon wedges and fresh dill. Pass the remaining sauce on the side.

Cucumber-Dill Sour Cream Sauce
Makes about 3/4 c.

1. Mix sour cream, lemon juice and zest, and garlic. Stir in dill and cucumber; season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate, covered, until ready to serve.

Calories: 292;   Total Fat: 13g;   Saturated Fat: 5g;   Cholesterol: 74mg;   Total Carbs: 3g;   Protein: 37g;   Sodium: 177mg;