Halibut With Tarragon

4 x 175 g/6 oz halibut or cod steaks
grated rind and juice of 2-3 lemons
few tarragon sprigs
salt
freshly ground black pepper

Place the halibut in a large shallow dish. Sprinkle over the lemon rind and juice, tarragon leaves, salt and pepper. Turn the fish to coat with the lemon and herb mixture. Cover and leave to marinate for about 3 hours.

Place each piece of fish on a sheet of foil large enough to enclose it. Spoon over a little of the marinade and wrap tip the fish. Cook in a preheated moderately hot oven (200 °C/400 °F, Gas Mark 6) for about 15 to 20 minutes, depending on the thickness of the halibut. Unwrap and serve on a heated dish.

SERVES 4