Oven-Roasted Halibut with Black Olive Tapenade on R

Name: Oven-Roasted Halibut with Black Olive Tapenade on Roasted Red Peppers (Rape Asado con Tapenada Negra Y Pimientos Morrones)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups Gaeta olives, pitted; 1 1/2 cups oil-cured olives, pitted; 2 anchovy fillets; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 3 tablespoons capers, preferably nonpareil, drained; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves; 6 (7 to 8-ounce) halibut fillets, with skin; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 3 cups sliced (1/4-inch) bottled roasted sweet red peppers, see Cook's Note

Servings: persons

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["Put all of the tapenade ingredients into the work bowl of a food processor.", "Pulse until smooth.", "Scrape the tapenade into a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate.", "The tapenade may be made up to 3 days in advance.", "Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.", "Pat the halibut fillets dry with paper towels.", "Season the halibut steaks generously with salt and pepper.", "Heat the canola oil over medium-high heat in a large oven-proof frying pan (no plastic handles!)", "until hot but not smoking.", "Slip the halibut pieces skin side down into the pan and cook until the bottom side has is golden and the edges of the fish start to look opaque, about 3 minutes.", "Flip the steaks over and place in the oven for 2 to 3 minutes or until the steaks are just opaque in the center.", "While the fish is cooking, warm the red peppers in a skillet over low heat.", "To serve, place a small mound of red peppers on each plate and place the halibut on the mound.", "Using 2 teaspoons, form a quenelle (egg-shape) of tapenade and set atop the steak.", "Cook's Note: Roasting and peeling fresh bell peppers is a nice touch for this dish.", "If you don't have the time, bottled roasted peppers are fine.", "Just be sure the label says ""roasted"" or ""fire roasted"" to be sure you're getting the real deal.", "The tapenade used to top the fillets keeps for a good long time in the refrigerator.", "You can use it to top just about any fish or chicken off the grill, stir it into salad dressings or as a sandwich spread."]

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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: 1 1/2 cups Gaeta olives, pitted, 1 1/2 cups oil-cured olives, pitted, 2 anchovy fillets, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Oven-Roasted Halibut with Black Olive Tapenade on Roasted Red Peppers (Rape Asado con Tapenada Negra Y Pimientos Morrones) 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.

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Oven-Roasted Halibut with Black Olive Tapenade on Roasted Red Peppers (Rape Asado con Tapenada Negra Y Pimientos Morrones)

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