Phyllo Wrapped Halibut Stuffed with Arugula, Mushrooms and Goat Cheese

In the spirit of spicing up regular generic recipes.  Let's take a typically baked halibut dish to another level shall we?

You will need (serves 2)

2  5-6 ounce halibut filets (skin removed)
6 phyllo pastry sheets
6 tbsp goats cheese
2 cups raw arugula
2 cups cremini mushrooms (chopped)
1 stick butter
2 tbsp lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste

Start by generously salt and peppering your halibut and squeezing a touch of lemon juice on them for a slight marinade.

Preheat your oven to 425 degrees C

In a fry pan, use 1/2 stick of your butter and melt on medium-high heat to cook your mushrooms for 4 minutes.  Add a dash of salt and pepper before removing from heat.

Next, lay out one phyllo sheet and lightly brush with butter (use the other 1/2 of your stick of butter for this process - slightly melt the butter before brushing).  Place your second phyllo sheet on top of the first and brush again with butter, place your third phyllo sheet and again, brush with butter.  Next spread 3 tbsp of goats cheese on the top phyllo layer, put one halibut filet over the cheese and  then top with 1/2 of your mushrooms and 1/2 of your arugula.  Fold in the ends of the phyllo and then roll it up! (folding in the ends before rolling prevents the ends from spilling out all your stuffed goodness inside).  Lightly brush the outside with some more butter and then set on a non stick baking sheet.  Repeat the process for the second filet.

Bake your fish in the oven at 425 for about 12-15 minutes. 

Serve and Enjoy!

xo Chef Natty