Halibut Orange Fillets


3 lbs. fresh halibut fillets
4 tbsp. butter
1 tbsp. minced onion
2/3 cup orange juice
1/3 cup dry white wine
1 tsp. grated orange rind
segments of 2 large oranges, peeled
milk
flour
salt and white pepper

Dip fillets into milk, then dust with flour. Saute in 3 tbsp. butter until well browned on both sides and halibut flakes easily.  Season with salt and pepper and keep warm.  Cook minced onion in butter remaining in pan until tender.

Stir in orange juice, wine, and grated rind. Season with salt and pepper and simmer for 5 minutes.  Strain sauce into another pan and blend in remaining 1 tbsp. butter.  Add orange segments and heat through.  Arrange segments around fillets and pour sauce over. Serves six.

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