Halibut Stuffed With Mussels, Shrimp And Clams

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 halibut fillets
• 2 1/2 ounces butter
• 1 shallot, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, chopped
• 9 ounces clams
• 9 ounces mussels
• 6 tablespoons dry wine
• 3 1/2 ounces shrimp, peeled and cooked
• 1 ounce breadcrumbs
• 1 bunch chives, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Recipe

• 1 make a slit in the side of the fillet to make a pocket.
• 2 melt one third of the butter in a medium saucepan and add the shallots, garlic, clams and mussels, pour in the wine and turn up the heat to full. steam the clams and mussels for 4-5 minutes, discarding any that do not open. strain the clams and mussels and retain the juice.
• 3 preheat the oven to 350°f shell the clams and mussels and place them in a medium bowl, add the shrimp, half the remaining butter, the breadcrumbs and chives, mix well and add the lemon juice.
• 4 place the stuffing in the fish. secure with a toothpick and place the fish on a baking tray, drizzle with the oil, season, and bake for 12 minutes.
• 5 place the reserved cooking juice in a small pan, bring it to the boil and whisk in the remaining butter.
• 6 drizzle the sauce over the fish and serve with spinach and new potatoes.