Poached Halibut with Saffron Orange Aoli

Ingredients

• 10 whole black peppercorns
• 1 small onion
• 2 cups dry white wine
• 6 6-oz halibut steaks with skin (1 inch thick)
• 2 3-inch fresh thyme sprigs
• 2 Turkish bay leaves or 1 California
• Saffron orange aoli
• + 1 more ingredients
• • 2 ½ teaspoons salt

Bring 6 cups water with wine, onion, bay leaves, peppercorns, thyme, and salt to a boil in a deep 12-inch skillet, covered, over moderate heat, then reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes. Add halibut (liquid should barely cover fish; if not, add more water) and poach at a bare simmer, uncovered, unti...

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