Pickled Alaska Halibut

Mercy's Note:

This recipe is from the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute. Cooking time is refrigeration time.

• Total Time: 8 hrs 30 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 2 lbs halibut , thawed if necessary
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup white vinegar
• 1⁄3; cup white wine
• ¼ cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 10 peppercorns
• 4 whole cloves
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 medium onion , thinly sliced
• 1 lemon , thinly sliced
• chopped fresh parsley , for garnish
• lemon slice , for garnish

Directions:

1. Remove skin and bones from halibut; cut into 1 inch pieces.
2. In large saucepan, combine water, vinegar, wine, sugar, oil and seasonings.
3. Bring to boil; simmer, covered, 15 minutes.
4. Return to full boil; add halibut.
5. Simmer gently 3 to 5 minutes or until halibut barely flakes when tested with a fork.
6. Layer halibut, onion and thinly sliced lemon in 1-1/2 quart serving bowl; pour stock over all.
7. Refrigerate, covered, overnight.
8. Before serving, drain; garnish with parsley and lemon slices.