Do You Want to Try Three-Michelin-Starred Chef’s Cuisine on a Budget? Now You Can!
Have you ever dreamt of savoring a meal crafted by a three-Michelin-starred chef without emptying your wallet? Well, now your dream can come true. The culinary genius behind New York City’s renowned Le Bernardin, acclaimed as one of the world’s finest restaurants, is graciously revealing his culinary secrets in his latest cookbook, “Seafood Simple.”
He recently made an appearance on “GMA3” to unveil the art of creating his delectable halibut mushroom casserole, a delightful dish that can also be found within the pages of his cookbook.
Halibut-mushroom casserole
Ingredients:
2 tbsps. unsalted butter
1 tbsp. canola oil
1 lb. assorted mushrooms, cut into bite-sized pieces
1/2 shallot, thinly sliced
Fine sea salt and freshly ground white pepper
2 cups mushroom stock
4 halibut filets (7 oz. each), skinned
4 sprigs of thyme
You’ll also need a metal skewer.
Directions:
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
In a large saucepan, warm the butter and oil over medium heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and finely chopped shallot, then season them with sea salt and white pepper. Sauté until the mushrooms begin to soften, which should take about 4 to 5 minutes. Next, pour in the mushroom stock, bring it to a gentle simmer, and let it cook until the liquid reduces to approximately 1 1/2 cups. This reduction process will likely take 6 to 8 minutes.
Now, it’s time to prepare the halibut. Season the halibut fillets generously with sea salt and white pepper. In a large baking dish, transfer the sautéed mushrooms and the reduced cooking liquid, and carefully place the seasoned halibut fillets on top. For added flavor, position a sprig of fresh thyme on each fillet.
Cover the baking dish, then slide it into the preheated oven. Let the dish bake until the halibut reaches the desired doneness. To check, insert a metal skewer into the thickest part of the fish for five seconds; it should feel warm when touched to your wrist. This should take approximately 11 to 12 minutes.
