Halibut braised in tomato sauceHalibut braised in tomato sauceHalibut braised in tomato sauce

SBcanning has another fish recipe to offer you-and this is my very favorite which is Halibut-a white fish, caught in cold water areas, has firm meat, and very few bones; just need to purchase the lower part of the fish or steaks (de-boned).

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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Total Time 1 hr
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Halibut steak (de-boned)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 Spanish onion chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • ½ tsp freshly ground pepper
  • ¼ cup minced fresh parsley
  • 1 28 oz tin tomatoes
  • 1 Dash of hot pepper flakes
  • 1 serve Wild Rice prepared during cooking Halibut

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil over medium heat, in a large deep skillet.
  • Add onion, garlic, diced red bell peppers, basil, freshly ground pepper and pepper flakes and let cook until the onion becomes transparent.
  • Add tomatoes, and with a potato masher, break up the tomatoes into bits. Bring tomato mixture a boil and reduce heat to a simmer.
  • Let cool in refrigerator for as long as 3 days, if you wish to make ahead. Freezes well too. While tomatoes are simmering prepare wild rice. (follow instructions on back of package).
  • Cut fillets in serving portions, and place into sauce. Spoon sauce over the fillets. Cover and simmer for another 8 minutes or until the halibut is flaky. While fillets are simmering-let wild rice cool. To serve, place bed of wild rice on colorful plate and gently place halibut in center with tomato sauce over top of it.
  • Garnish with parsley and Viola-the cook has done it again!
  • Yummy-Creation makes 4 servings!
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