Prosciutto Wrapped Halibut With Caper And Tomato Butter

Halibut fillets spread with Dijon mustard, wrapped in prosciutto and a potato crust, pan-fried then oven-finished and served with a caper and tomato butter sauce.

ItalianSeafoodIntermediate30 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 4 fillets halibut fillets (6 oz each)
  • 4 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 8 slice thin prosciutto ham
  • 2 large Idaho potatoes, peeled and turned on a mandoline
  • 1 tbsp chopped chives
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400°F. Season halibut with salt and pepper. Rub 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard over each fillet.

  2. 2

    Wrap each fillet with 2 slices of prosciutto. Drain the mandoline-cut potatoes and season with salt and pepper.

  3. 3

    Divide potatoes into 4 portions. Wrap each prosciutto-wrapped fillet with a portion of potatoes, pressing tightly.

  4. 4

    In a large oven-proof sauté pan, heat oil over medium-high. Carefully lay fillets in hot oil. Pan-fry for 3–4 minutes on the first side until golden.

  5. 5

    Flip fillets, then transfer the pan to the oven. Cook for 4–6 minutes until cooked through.

  6. 6

    Serve immediately with caper and tomato butter sauce spooned over, garnished with chives.

Tags

italianprosciuttoseafoodbakedemerilfine dininghalibut