Fish Fillets With Olives And Oregano Recipe

Name: Fish Fillets With Olives And Oregano
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 (1 1/4-inch-thick) pieces white-fleshed skinless fish fillets, such as halibut (6 oz each); 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 4 very thin lemon slices; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 1/3 cup pitted brine-cured green olives such as picholine, halved lengthwise (2 oz); 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh oregano or 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled; a 2 1/2-qt shallow ceramic or glass baking dish

Servings: persons

1
Put oven rack in upper third of oven and preheat oven to 450u00b0F.
2
Pat fish dry and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sear fillets, skinned sides down, until browned well, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer, seared sides up, to baking dish (reserve skillet), then top each fillet with a slice of lemon.
3
Add wine to skillet and bring to a boil, scraping up any brown bits. Boil 30 seconds, then pour around fish. Scatter olives around fish and bake, uncovered, until fish is just cooked through, 8 to 12 minutes.
4
Transfer fish to a platter, then whisk lemon juice, oregano, and remaining 2 tablespoons oil into cooking liquid in baking dish. Season sauce with salt and pepper and spoon over fish.

156

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 (1 1/4-inch-thick) pieces white-fleshed skinless fish fillets, such as halibut (6 oz each), 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Fish Fillets With Olives And Oregano falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Fish Fillets With Olives And Oregano

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