Peasant Style Fish Recipe

Name: Peasant Style Fish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounce halibut fillets skinned; 1 x salt and black pepper; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 cup lentils cooked; 2 tablespoons green olives sliced; 1 tablespoon tomatoes chopped; 1 tablespoon shallots chopped; 1/2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 1/4 cup beef stock prefer veal stock if possible; 1 tablespoon parsley leaves chopped, for garnish

Servings: persons

1
Season fish fillet with salt and pepper.
2
In a medium skillet heat 1 tablespoon oil until rippling.
3
Add fish, skinned-side up and sear for 3 minutes.
4
Add lentils, olives, tomatoes and shallots.
5
Using a spoon gently stir vegetables.
6
Turn fish and cook for 2 minutes.
7
Add vinegar and cook 30 seconds.
8
Add stock, bring to a boil and reduce liquids by half.
9
When fish is tender and cooked through, transfer it to a dinner plate.
10
Add remaining olive oil, stirring quickly to work it into sauce.
11
Taste and adjust seasonings.
12
Pour sauce over fish and garnish with parsley.

124

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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: 8 ounce halibut fillets skinned, 1 x salt and black pepper, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1/4 cup lentils cooked, and more.

Yes, Peasant Style Fish 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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Peasant Style Fish

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Variations & substitutions

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