poached halibut in tomato pepper sauce
Slow braised fish in a rich sauce. Recipe also works with any firm-flesh fish such as salmon, cod or swordfish. Halve steaks before cooking to serve as an appetizer.
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prep time
12 Hr
cook time
30 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
16 as an appetizer; 8 as a main course
Ingredients
- PAPRIKA INFUSED OIL:
- 3/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon sweet paprika
- 1/2 tablespoon hot paprika
- 1/2 tablespoon smoked paprika
- FOR THE BRINE:
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup salt
- FISH AND SAUCE:
- 8 - halibut steaks (6 ounces each)
- 1 bunch cilantro, chopped (including the stems)
- 3 - red bell peppers, finely chopped
- 2 - onions, sliced thin
- 3 large tomatoes, sliced thin
- 5 cloves garlic, sliced thin
- 2 tablespoons turmeric
- 1 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- - cold water to cover
- FOR GARNISH
- 1 - lime, cut into wedges
- 1/2 cup cilantro leaf, for garnish
How To Make poached halibut in tomato pepper sauce
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Step 1Prepare the paprika infused oil a day in advance. You can stir it up while it is infusing, but let the actual paprika settle to the bottom before using as you will only be spooning the oil onto the dish.
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Step 2Prepare a brine with the lemon juice and salt. Brine the steaks for 20 minutes, then rinse with cold water and set aside.
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Step 3In a large skillet, spread the cilantro, bell peppers, and onions. Arrange the tomatoes over all and scatter the garlic. Place the fish on top of the tomatoes. Season the fish with turmeric, salt, pepper, and sugar. Barely cover with cold water, cover pan, and bring to a boil over high heat. Once it boils, reduce the heat and simmer until the fish is just done and is opaque, 20 to 30 minutes.
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Step 4Uncover the pan and spoon the paprika infused oil, without disturbing the paprika settled on the bottom, into the skillet. Replace the cover and simmer 5 minutes. Taste and adjust for salt.
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Step 5To serve: Plate fish, with sauce and vegetables, on individual plates, garnished with fresh cilantro and the lime wedges.
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