Beer Poached Halibut

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Ingredients

  • 6 ounces pilsner beer or 6 ounces other light beer
  • 4 ounces fish stock or 4 ounces vegetable broth
  • 1/4 cup carrot, peeled and diced
  • 1/4 cup celery, chopped
  • 1 bay leaf
  • salt & pepper
  • 2 (6 ounce) halibut steaks
  • 1/4 cup red onion, minced

Instructions

  1. Place the halibut steaks in one layer in a skillet with a lid.
  2. Add all the other ingredients except the onion& butter.
  3. Bring to a boil covered reduce heat and cook 1 minute.
  4. Strain off 1 cup of liquid, put the lid back on the skillet, remove from heat source and allow the fish to finish cooking 5-10 minutes depending on the thickness of the halibut (the steam inside the skillet will be enough to finish cooking the fish).
  5. Meanwhile bring the cup of liquid to a boil, reduce heat and cook uncovered until the liquid is reduced to apprx 1/3 cup, add the onions& whisk in the butter.
  6. Remove the halibut from the skillet (it should be opaque and flake easily when touched with a fork).
  7. Serve the sauce over the halibut steaks.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

456 kcal 23% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11.6g 23% DV
Total Fat 30g 38% DV
Carbs 42g 15% DV
Fiber 13.3g 48% DV
Sugar 11.4g 23% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10763.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 1012.8mg 22% DV
Cholesterol 96.3mg 32% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 942.5mcg 100% DV
Vitamin C 18.7mg 21% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 341.8mg 26% DV
Iron 13.1mg 73% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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