Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 4- 6 oz halibut fillets (1/2 inch thick)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (divided)
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 medium onion (chopped (sweet is best))
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 tablespoon drained capers
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil (I used about 1/4 cup fresh chopped)
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano (I used about 1/4 cup fresh chopped)
  • 1 14.5 oz can petite diced tomatoes (about 2 cups fresh tomatoes chopped)

Instruction

  • Cut fish into fillets. pat fish dry with paper towels. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. 
  • Cook fish in hot oil on large skillet over medium high heat about 3 minutes on each side, or until fish flakes with a fork and is opaque throughout. Do not over cook fish, or it will be dry. 
  • Transfer fish to a serving platter, cover with foil and keep warm. Add onion and garlic to skillet, and saute 1 to 2 minutes or until onion is tender. Stir in capers, basil, oregano and remaining salt. 
  • Reduce heat to low, and stir in tomatoes. Cook for about 3-5 minutes, until heated thoroughly. Top fish with tomato-herb mixture. Serve immediately.