Quick Halibut Provencal

Chef Kate's Note:

So simple and easy and, yes, quick, you won't believe how good it is! By way of the Los Angeles Times.

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 2

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 ½ lbs halibut fillets , rinsed and patted dry (2 fillets)
• salt
• 2 garlic cloves , minced
• 2 shallots , minced
• 2 cups tomatoes , peeled, diced and drained (I use Muir Glen organic)
• ¾ cup kalamata olive , pitted
• 3 tablespoons capers
• 1⁄8; teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
• fresh ground black pepper
• 6 -8 basil leaves , torn

Directions:

1. Heat the oil in a large nonstick saute pan over medium-high heat.
2. Lightly season the fish with salt and add the fillets to the pan and sear until they have good color, about 4 minutes.
3. Turn over the fillets, reduce the heat to low and cook 1 minute.
4. Remove the fish to a plate and keep warm.
5. Add the garlic and shallots to the pan and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
6. Add the tomatoes, olives, capers, pepper flakes, vinegar and one-half teaspoon salt and saute 1 minute.
7. Increase the heat to medium and simmer for about 2 to 3 minutes, until the vegetables are cooked through and the sauce is bubbly. Add the fish back into the sauce during the final minute of cooking.
8. Transfer the fillets to a platter, spoon the sauce over and sprinkle with freshly ground pepper and the torn basil and serve immediately.

Reviews

[westcoastbell]

I agree this is a fabulous recipe. The only reason I rated it 4 rather than 5 stars is that the olives are over the top. Even with 4 enthusiastic olives eaters sharing this meal, I would cut back the olives by at least a half. Otherwise, it is awesome and I will for sure make this again.

[RedVinoGirl]

TO DIE FOR!!! Absolute best halibut dish we've tried and we've tried A LOT! Loved the medley of flavors. Was very skeptical about using canned tomatoes, but with the kalamata's and capers, this was a HUGE hit! I increased the garlic to about 5 cloves and increased the crushed red pepper flakes. Forgot all about the basil and had a heck of a dinner! This is our new favorite halibut recipe and will be made regularly! Thank you for posting!

[hollyfrolly]

You know that song.... "These Are a Few of My Favorite Things" from The Sound of Music???? (OK, embarassing that I even know that song!) I swear, THIS is the meal that swarms through my head as I eat each bite. It is so, so good. Fresh, lively, flavorful and INSANELY delicious over linguine. Holy cow, soooooooooooo perfect. Make this and love it!!!!