Sous Vide Halibut with Honey-Roasted Beets

These beets were a huge hit at a recent family dinner. They are easy to prepare but turn out really sweet and flavorful. They complement the delicate halibut without overpowering its subtle flavors. The juice from red beets can stain everything from your cutting board to your hands so don't peel them over a nice cutting board!

For this recipe I cook the halibut to 114°F (45.6°C). At that low of a temperature it takes on a wonderful meaty texture but no longer tastes raw.

Halibut honey roasted beets

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Sous Vide Halibut with Honey-Roasted Beets

  • Published: April 17, 2015
  • By Jason Logsdon
  • Prep Time: 30 Minutes
  • Total Time: 1.5 Hours
  • Cooks: 114°F (45.6°C) for 25 to 40 minutes
  • Serves: 4 to 8

Sous Vide Halibut with Honey-Roasted Beets Ingredients

For the Halibut

1-2 pounds halibut, cut into portions and skin removed (450g to 900g)
Salt and pepper
1 tablespoon chopped oregano
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon zest

For the Honey-Roasted Beets

8 beets
Olive oil
Honey
Salt and pepper

For the Dill Butter

1/2 stick butter, softened at room temperature
3 tablespoons minced dill
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Sous Vide Halibut with Honey-Roasted Beets Instructions

For the Halibut

At least 35 to 50 minutes before serving

Preheat a water bath to 114°F (45.6°C).

Salt and pepper the halibut then place in a sous vide bag with the oregano, olive oil, and lemon zest. Seal the bag and cook for 25 to 40 minutes, just until heated through.

For the Honey-Roasted Beets

At least 70 minutes before serving

Preheat an oven to 400°F (200°C).

Peel the beets then set each beet on a square of aluminum foil or parchment paper. Drizzle with honey and olive oil then salt and pepper them. Wrap each beet in the aluminum foil and place on a sheet pan. Bake until the beets are tender and cooked through, about 45 to 60 minutes. Remove from the heat, unwrap the beets, and thinly slice.

For the Dill Butter

At least 20 minutes before serving

To make the butter place all of the ingredients in a bowl and mix and mash thoroughly using a fork. The butter can be refrigerated for several days or stored in the freezer for up to a month.

To Assemble

Remove the fish from the bag and pat dry. Briefly sear the fish on one side until just browned.

Lay out a ring of beets on a plate. Place the halibut, seared side up, in the middle then top with a dollop of dill butter.

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