Steamed Savory Halibut Recipe

Name: Steamed Savory Halibut
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 skinless halibut or cod fillets; 1 pinch cayenne (ground red pepper); salt; 1 lb. plum tomatoes; 1/2 c. pitted green olives; 1 tbsp. Champagne vinegar; 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice; 2 tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil; 1 small shallot; 1 1/2 c. fresh corn kernels; 2 tbsp. snipped fresh chives; 1 tbsp. finely chopped fresh mint leaves

Servings: persons

4 skinless halibut or cod fillets
1 pinch cayenne (ground red pepper)
salt
1 lb. plum tomatoes
1/2 c. pitted green olives
1 tbsp. Champagne vinegar
1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil
1 small shallot
1 1/2 c. fresh corn kernels
2 tbsp. snipped fresh chives
1 tbsp. finely chopped fresh mint leaves

1
Fill 5-quart saucepot with 1 inch water.
2
Fit a steamer insert or basket into saucepot.
3
(Water should not touch bottom of steamer.)
4
Cover and heat to boiling, then reduce heat to low to maintain very gentle simmer.
5
Sprinkle fish with cayenne and 1/4 teaspoon salt to season both sides.
6
Place fish in single layer in steamer.
7
Cover and steam 20 minutes or until opaque throughout.
8
Meanwhile, in large bowl, combine tomatoes, olives, vinegar, lemon juice, 1 tablespoon oil, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
9
Set tomato mixture aside.
10
In 12-inch skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil on medium-high.
11
Add shallot and cook 1 minute or until browned, stirring.
12
Add corn and cook 2 to 3 minutes or until browned, stirring occasionally.
13
Transfer to bowl with tomato mixture.
14
Add herbs and stir until well mixed.
15
Divide tomato mixture among serving plates.
16
Remove steamer from saucepot.
17
Carefully remove fish from steamer and place on top of tomato mixture on each plate.
18
Garnish with chives and mint; serve immediately.

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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: 4 skinless halibut or cod fillets, 1 pinch cayenne (ground red pepper), salt, 1 lb. plum tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Steamed Savory Halibut 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.

Steamed Savory Halibut

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