Halibut tonight

Misippi Egger

The Fresh Market grocery had halibut on sale, so I bought a pound and got good suggestions from the Forum, including a post from Nature Boy - Sea bass with Tequila cream sauce.

Tried it tonight and though I need some serious help with the sauce, the results were outstanding - Thanks, Chris !

Halibut coated with Raging River Rub, allowing it to melt in.

Got the large up to 450-500* elevated on the adjustable rig. Started with some asparagus coated with EVOO and Shaking the Tree rub. Also tried grilling some avocado with garlic pepper (gotta work on that one too):

Followed with the halibut:

Finished and topped with the sauce (which was too thick, but with incredible taste): --- (the "non-porno" money shot)

Plated:

The fish and sauce were wonderful. Definitely a "do-over".

Little Steven

Clark,

Looks awesome! Tellme about the avacado

Steve

Firetruck

Oh my, that looks so good that it made me say "oh my" :huh:

Hoss

:ohmy: VULGAR,VULGAR,VULGAR!!!!! Shame,shame,shame! :laugh: GREAT cook Clark!

FlaPoolman

Nice Clark. What would you do different with the sauce? I still have some Mahi left I'd like to try it with.

Misippi Egger

Hey, Steven. Looked up the Canadian importer for La Bomba (Aurora) and found 2 stores in Vancouver that sell it. We will be passing through Vancouver both going and coming to Whistler in June. I think we will buy some for using while in Whistler and a bunch on the way home to pack for the flight from Seattle back to Mississippi. :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

Oh yeah, the avocado -

I searched the Forum for grilled avocado and found limited info. Thirdeye (I think) had a good pic and used garlic pepper on his. He had a dollop of a cucumber-type sauce in the hole.

I probably should have smeared it with some EVOO before the garlic pepper as it was dry and stuck to the grill somewhat. I didn't have a sauce for it, which I think would have been the "kicker". But, despite that, we both thought it was good!
More experimenting - can't be anything wrong with that!

Little Steven

Clark,

Anne and Del told me the Chicago distributor is shipping it now.

Steve

Misippi Egger

Pat,

Chris's email to me said Hatch made the sauce. It had the ingredients, but no measurements and I'm a very inexperienced sauce maker.

I finely minced one medium shallot and saute'd it in a small amount of EVOO. I then added 1/2 cup of tequila (the only measurement given). I reduced that until it was almost gone and the shallots were barely wet. I think added a tablespoon or so of heavy cream (had no idea how much to use), a squeeze of lime and 4 or 5 peppercorns and simmered. (It called for brined green peppercorns, but I called or visited 5-6 stores and couldn't find these, so I used just a few dried black ones). The sauce was very thick - probably too much shallot / liquid ratio, but the flavor was fantastic ! :woohoo: :woohoo:

Gonna order some of the brined peppercorns from Amazon so I can do this in the future for friends.

Any help on the sauce would be appreciated. I'm so OCD and a good recipe-follower, but without enough experience to make a good sauce with guess-work. :ohmy:

Misippi Egger

Those guys have been a pain in the a$$ !! My local Kroger spent 6 months trying to place an order for a case for me. They wouldn't return calls, then other hassles. I have contacted other local retailers and nobody could get Greco Imports to ship anything.

I have again asked "The Fresh Market" to carry this in their stores (my niece works in the home office).

I will email Anne and see if she can give some advice. Thanks!

Misippi Egger

Thanks, JoJo and Mike !

That halibut was really good - very similar to Chilean Sea Bass.

It was "on sale" for $17.99 per pound.

In a restaurant, that $18.00 + meal would have run at least $100 per couple, including the sides, salad and wine. :ohmy:

Little Steven

Clark,

Let me know if you have problems and I will ease your pain.

Steve

Misippi Egger

Always the friend !

I have been screaming at Jana not to use too much of our last bottle. :laugh:
She LOVES it on cream cheese with wheat chips!

Little Steven

Clark,

Send me your address.

Steve

Misippi Egger

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Kenny 13

That's a great looking plate. I've never tried halibut, but it sure looks like it's worth giving a shot.

Good luck getting that sauce perfected.

Misippi Egger

Thanks, Kenny. We will definitely do that again. The halibut was outstanding!!!

Gator Bait

 
Great looking meal Clark!

Gator

 

Car Wash Mike

Nice Clark.
How are the comps going?
Mike

Misippi Egger

Getting nervous!

Checked the weather this morning and though it is a week away, they are predicting 13 mph winds and rain! At least it will be warm (mid 70's). I've made a check list and am already starting to pack - gotta carry lots of sh!$ ! :ohmy:

What about the restaurant - haven't seen a recent post?

Car Wash Mike

To busy, will have an update after the weekend. Good luck next week.

Mike

Misippi Egger

Thanks!

I hope all goes well !!!

Misippi Egger

Thanks !

cookn biker

What great pics of you cook Clark!! That third shot looks pretty tasty! Nice cook!!

Misippi Egger

Thanks, Molly!

We have fantastic weather here today (after we get over the cold morning). Highs in the mid 70's with sunshine.

I think I might venture out on my bicycle for the first time since my accident last July ! :ohmy:

I hope you have a great day !

eenie meenie

Clark, that meal looks fantastic. The halibut with sauce must have tasted divine. Nice pics.

cookn biker

You too Clark. Be safe. I'm jonsing to get on mine. Tired of the gym. 30's here and snow.
Enjoy!

Misippi Egger

Thanks, E.M.

You are right - it was definitely something we will do again. Expensive fish, but a lot more expensive in a restaurant!

FlaPoolman

Steve I'll cover him. Easier for me to ship it. Clark, send me an Email with your address or phone #.