Yotam Ottolenghi and Ramael Scully s Pistachio and Pine Nut Crusted Halibut

Pistachio and Pine Nut Crusted Halibut by Yotam Ottolenghi and Ramael Scully features tender halibut topped with a crunchy nut crust, served over a fresh herb vichyssoise. This dish blends textures and vibrant flavors for an elegant seafood experience.

Ingreadient

  • 10 tablespoons (150 grams) unsalted butter, cut into 1/3-inch dice
  • 2 ounces (60 grams) shelled pistachios, lightly toasted and coarsely chopped
  • 2 ounces (60 grams) pine nuts, lightly toasted and coarsely chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon superfine sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 3 1/2 ounces (100 grams) parsley stems and leaves
  • 5 1/4 ounces (150 grams) wild arugula
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 3 tablespoons (40 grams) unsalted butter
  • 2 medium shallots, coarsely chopped (3 1/2 ounces/100 grams)
  • 3 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 medium leek, green and white parts finely sliced (7 ounces/200 grams)
  • 2 large all-purpose potatoes, peeled and cut into roughly 3/4-inch pieces (13 ounces/370 grams)
  • 4 1/2 cups (1 liter) chicken stock
  • 1 ounce (26 grams) spinach leaves
  • 6 halibut fillets, skinless and boneless (1 pound 14 ounces/950 grams)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 12 breakfast radishes, green leaves and roots left on and sliced in half lengthwise (or 8 round radishes)
  • coarse sea salt and black pepper