Real Simple's Halibut With Citrusy Tomatoes and Capers

Ever have one of those days at the grocery store where nothing looks interesting? Chicken, beef, pork…none of it sounded good to me today. When I looked into the fish counter however, quite a lot struck my fancy from lobster tails to fresh, wild-caught shrimp to my choice for tonight wild-caught Pacific halibut.

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This soft-flesh, thick cut, white-colored fish can be prepared many ways but I have never tried it like this. It is a basic sauce to make and the mix of sweet orange juice and cherry tomatoes with the salty capers and garlic was a nice combination. I used cilantro instead of parsley because it’s what I had in the fridge and I like the stronger flavor. I felt the halibut needed another few minutes in the pan to cook through, I’m not a fan of that raw center fad with white fish. Salmon or tuna yes but halibut no… if you ask me. This was an easy meal, quick to throw together, and had a tangy flavor. Here’s my halibut:

Halibut with Citrusy Tomatoes and Capers ©EverydayCookingAdventures 2014

Halibut With Citrusy Tomatoes and Capers

From: Real Simple Magazine, November 2009

Serves: 2
Hands-On Time: 10min
Total Time: 25min

Ingredients

1/2 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon olive oil
1 clove garlic, sliced
1/2 pint grape tomatoes, cut in half
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon capers
kosher salt and black pepper
2 – 6-ounce pieces skinless halibut fillet or some other firm-fleshed white fish

Directions

1. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring often, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

2. Add the tomatoes, orange juice, parsley, capers, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper and simmer until the tomatoes begin to break down, 4 to 5 minutes.

3. Meanwhile, heat the remaining teaspoon of oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Season the fish with ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper. Cook until opaque throughout, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Serve with the tomatoes.

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2 Responses to Real Simple’s Halibut With Citrusy Tomatoes and Capers

Alessandra (Dinnerinvenice) January 27 at 8:37 pm

Yum!!! I love preparing tomatoes this way and I must try it with fish now!

- Newlywed Cook January 27 at 11:25 pm
  
  Yes! The tomatoes got so sweet in the orange juice! Let me know if you try it!