BRAISED HALIBUT WITH PAPRIKA AND MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Season pike liberally with salt and pepper. Melt butter in pan and sear both sides of fish. Remove from pan and set aside.
• Add mushrooms, scallions, pepper, and paprika and cook over low heat. Add flour and make a roux. Whisk in stock by thirds and bring to a simmer. Whisk in sour cream and check seasoning.
• Place fish back into the pan, cover, and roast in the oven 30 minutes or until fish is flaky.