Halibut Montalcino Recipe
Ingredients
- Salt and fresh cracked black pepper
- 1 tablespoon clarified butter with 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1-2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 fennel bulb, thinly sliced
- 1 orange, zested
- 1 medium clove garlic, finely minced
- Handful of sliced green olives
- 2 tablespoons of mixed chopped Italian parsley and fresh thyme
- ¼ cup dry white wine (I used the DaVinci Pinot Grigio)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 371g | |
| Calories 383 | |
| Calories from Fat 259 | 68% |
| Total Fat 29.47g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat 18.32g | 73% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 76mg | 25% |
| Sodium 193mg | 8% |
| Potassium 986mg | 28% |
| Total Carbs 19.78g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.2g | 24% |
| Sugars 2.92g | 2% |
| Protein 3.66g | 6% |
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