4 people
SALAD
Ina Garten At Home (p. 73)
White fish fillets (halibut) - 2 1⁄2 lbs
Celery - 2
Red onion - 1
Fennel - 1
Dill - 10 sprigs
Lemons - 2
White wine vinegar - 1⁄4 cup
Capers - 1⁄4 cup
Mayonnaise - 3⁄4 cup
Celery - mince to yield 1/2 cup
Red onion - mince to yield 1/2 cup
Fennel - mince to yield 1/2 cup
Dill - chop to yield 1/2 cup
Lemons - juice to yield 1/4 cup
Capers - drain and rinse
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
Place the fish on a sheet pan. Rub both sides with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast for about 25 minutes, until the fish is firm and fully cooked. Allow to cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes. Remove and discard skin and bones.
When the fish is cool, flake the meat into a bowl in large pieces. Add the celery, red onion, fennel, dill, lemon juice, vinegar, capers, mayonnaise, 1 tsp salt and 1⁄2 tsp pepper. Mix gently and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Taste for seasoning and serve at room temperature.