Baked Halibut On A Piperade Bed Recipe

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   Place 4 Tbsp.

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   of the oil and the butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat.

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   Add in the peppers and onion.

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   Cook, stirring occasionally, till completely soft, about 30 min, seasoning with the thyme, salt and pepper.

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   Add in the garlic, 4 Tbsp.

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   of the parsley and the basil.

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   Cook for 5 min more.

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   (You can add in some white wine if liquid is needed.)

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   Spoon into a 9- by 13- by 2-inch baking dish.

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    Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

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    Combine the lemon juice, the remaining Tbsp.

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    of oil, salt and pepper.

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    Cut the fish in half crosswise and marinate in the lemon juice mix for 15 min.

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    Arrange the fish atop the peppers; drizzle with the marinade.

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    Bake for 15 min.

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    Serve immediately with lemon halves; sprinkle with the remaining parsley.

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    This recipe yields 4 servings.

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    Comments: Halibut is the largest member of the flatfish family, that also includes flounder.

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    It should be cooked with some liquid, such as wine or possibly broth, so the fish stays moist.

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