Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Serves: 4
Ingredients:
- 1lb halibut cheeks, rinsed and patted dry, from your local Fisherman’s Market
- 3c. leeks, sliced
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- Salt & pepper
- 4 slices of fresh tomato

Directions:
Creamed leeks
- Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and saute the leeks in butter until they begin to soften, approximately 5 minutes, stirring frequently to avoid browning. Season with salt and pepper, then add the white wine and reduce to almost completely before adding the heavy cream.
- Simmer until the cream has thickened and reduced almost completely. Check the seasoning again, and add salt and pepper if desired.
- Add the lemon juice, stir until no ‘loose’ liquid remains, then remove from the heat.
Halibut cheeks
- Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Ensure the halibut cheeks are patted dry to remove excess moisture, then season with salt and pepper. Add 1-2 tsp of olive oil to the pan, then gently place the halibut cheeks down. Depending on the size of the cheeks, cook for 2-4 minutes per side.
- Place some of the creamed leeks on a plate to create a ‘bed’, then add a slice of fresh tomato and place the halibut cheeks on top.
ENJOY!