Grilled Halibut with Tomato and Caper Sauce Recipe

Name: Grilled Halibut with Tomato and Caper Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil plus more for brushing; 2 cups finely chopped onions; 2 cups chopped fennel; 2 garlic cloves, minced; Two 28-ounce cans Italian plum tomatoes, drained; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 1/4 cup dry white wine; 1/4 cup chicken stock or canned low-sodium broth; 1/4 cup capers, drained and coarsely chopped; 1 cup coarsely chopped basil, plus small leaves for garnish; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 8 skinless halibut fillets (6 to 7 ounces each), about 1 inch thick

Servings: persons

1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil plus more for brushing
2 cups finely chopped onions
2 cups chopped fennel
2 garlic cloves, minced
Two 28-ounce cans Italian plum tomatoes, drained
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup chicken stock or canned low-sodium broth
1/4 cup capers, drained and coarsely chopped
1 cup coarsely chopped basil, plus small leaves for garnish
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
8 skinless halibut fillets (6 to 7 ounces each), about 1 inch thick

1
In a large deep skillet, heat 1/3 cup of olive oil.
2
Add the onions and fennel and cook over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 10 minutes.
3
Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
4
Add the tomatoes to the skillet and break them up with a fork.
5
Season with salt and pepper and cook over low heat until most of the liquid has evaporated, 15 to 20 minutes.
6
Add the wine, stock and capers and cook over low heat for 10 minutes.
7
Stir the chopped basil and the butter into the sauce.
8
Light a grill.
9
Brush the halibut fillets with olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper.
10
Grill over high heat until just cooked through, about 4 minutes per side.
11
Spoon the sauce onto a large deep platter, set the fillets on the sauce and garnish with basil leaves.
12
Serve hot or at room temperature.

387

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil plus more for brushing, 2 cups finely chopped onions, 2 cups chopped fennel, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Grilled Halibut with Tomato and Caper Sauce 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.

Grilled Halibut with Tomato and Caper Sauce

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