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Mexican Seared Halibut In Creamy Poblano Sauce

Name: Mexican Seared Halibut In Creamy Poblano Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1.5 lb halibut fillets, cut into 4 portions; 2 medium poblano peppers; 0.5 cup Mexican crema, or sour cream; 0.5 cup halal chicken stock; 1 small yellow onion, diced; 2 clove garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Tender seared halibut fillets served over a smooth sauce made from fire-roasted poblano peppers, garlic, and cream.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 40 min

Technique to learn

Poblano Charring and Sweating

Charring burns off the outer skin while steaming loosens it, allowing easy peeling while infusing the chile flesh with smoky sweetness.

Instructions

Step 1: Roast poblano peppers over an open flame or under a broiler until skin is blistered and blackened on all sides.
Step 2: Transfer roasted poblanos to a sealed bowl for 10 minutes to steam, then peel off charred skin, remove seeds, and chop.

Step 3: Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a skillet and sauté onion and garlic for 4 minutes until translucent.

Step 4: Blend chopped poblanos, onion, garlic, chicken stock, and Mexican crema until completely smooth.

Step 5: Season halibut fillets with salt and pepper, heat remaining oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, and sear fish for 4 minutes per side.

Step 6: Warm the poblano cream sauce over low heat, ladle onto serving plates, place seared halibut on top, and garnish with cilantro.

Cooking tips

Keep the poblano cream sauce over very low heat after adding crema to prevent curdling.
Pat fish fillets completely dry before searing to guarantee a crisp skin and clean golden sear.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Mexican; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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