Easy Tomato Halibut Piccata
Flaky halibut is simmered in a bright tomato, lemon, and caper sauce with fresh herbs for a light Italian seafood dinner that's fresh, vibrant, and full of flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh halibut fillet ( 2 pieces)
- 1 cup grape tomatoes quartered
- 1 tbsp chopped garlic
- ¼ cup chopped onion
- ½ cup capers
- 1 cup chicken stock
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp each chopped basil, Italian parsley and lemon zest
- 1 tbsp olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Salt and pepper the halibut
- In a large saute pan bring the butter and olive oil to medium heat
- Sear the fish 3 to 5 minutes per side remove and set aside
- Add tomatoes, onions and garlic saute until tender and beginning to brown
- Add rest of ingredients simmer 10 minutes
- Return Halibut to the pan heat through
- Plate pour tomato caper sauce over, sprinkle with additional basil and Italian parsley