Halibut with Almond Sauce and Roasted Peppers

I saw a famous chef, Joseph Hadad, on television preparing a fish medallion, and his dish impressed me so much that I decided to try recreating it in my own kitchen. Although I couldn't bring all the elements up to his standards, I had a halibut that I had never eaten before, which became the star of my plate. Here’s how I made this flavorful dish inspired by Joseph Hadad's style.

We start with the roasted red pepper mousse, which is essential for providing a rich flavor and creamy texture to the dish. The first step is to roast the peppers. Choose red and yellow peppers, which, after being well-roasted, need to be peeled and seeded, leaving them to drain to remove excess water. In a pan, chop an onion and a clove of garlic, then sauté the onion over medium heat until it becomes translucent. Here, add the roasted peppers, which will be lightly sautéed, seasoning them with freshly ground white pepper and flavored salt, which you can prepare from sea salt mixed with dried lemon zest. Once the peppers become soft, turn off the heat and add the crushed fresh garlic. Use a blender to turn the mixture into a fine paste, blending it with olive oil to give it a velvety texture.

For the Mediterranean sauce, combine all the ingredients in a blender, gradually adding olive oil until you achieve a fluid and silky consistency. This sauce will perfectly complement the taste of the fish. Next, prepare the halibut fillet, seasoning it with salt and pepper on both sides. Sear it quickly, no more than 3 minutes on each side, until it becomes golden and appetizing. In the same pan, quickly add the asparagus spears that you blanched earlier, letting them brown for a few seconds.

Plating the dish is essential to create an appealing look. Place a generous spoonful of the pepper mousse as a base, then carefully place the halibut fillets on top. Add the Mediterranean sauce alongside and garnish with asparagus, fresh basil leaves, and parsley. This dish not only looks spectacular, but the taste is absolutely divine, bringing together Mediterranean flavors and the delicacy of the fish. Enjoy every bite and let yourself be carried away by the memory of the refined taste you discovered in front of the television.