Pan-Seared Halibut with Peppers and Olives

Name: Pan-Seared Halibut with Peppers and Olives
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 (6-ounce) halibut fillets; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 small onion; 2 cloves garlic; 1 green bell pepper; 1 red bell pepper; 1 yellow bell pepper; 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1/2 cup pimento-stuffed green olives; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme; 1/4 cup lemon juice

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
351 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Pan-Seared Halibut with Peppers and Olives

Eric Vasquez

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For a quick, delicious, and healthy meal idea, try Pan-Seared Halibut. Searing gives the halibut a light, golden crust while the peppers and olives add lots of flavor and bright, juicy colors. The whole meal comes together in 30 minutes or less.

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Ingredients

Servings

4 (6-ounce) halibut fillets (see note 1)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
1 small onion thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic thinly sliced
1 green bell pepper julienned
1 red bell pepper julienned
1 yellow bell pepper julienned
1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes
1/2 cup pimento-stuffed green olives sliced
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
1/4 cup lemon juice

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil for easy cleanup. Season halibut filets with salt and pepper on all sides.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil until shimmering. Add halibut and sauté until golden brown on one side, about 3 to 5 minutes.
Flip filets and continue to sauté until cooked through, about 3 to 5 minutes longer (halibut should register 145 degrees in the thickest part of the filet on a digital thermometer). Transfer filets to prepared baking sheet and place in oven to keep warm.
Return the pan to medium-high heat, add onion and sauté 1 minute. Add bell peppers and continue to sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 3 to 5 minutes.
Add the tomatoes, olives, and thyme, then add lemon juice and stir or whisk to pull up any browned bits and fond from the bottom of the pan. Simmer until the flavors have blended, about 2 minutes longer. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Notes

Halibut: Halibut is a large flat fish and could be one of 3 types of species that fall under the name "halibut." It's a sweet, mild-tasting white fish with a firm texture. Seek out wild-caught pacific halibut is possible; it is managed in a sustainable way and responsibly harvested.
Yield: This recipe makes 4 generous servings, 1 fillet with vegetables and sauce.
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days.
Make ahead: The best served immediately. Peppers and onions can be sliced a day ahead of time and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 351kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 34g (68%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 13g Cholesterol 83mg (28%) Sodium 393mg (16%) Potassium 1165mg (33%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 1446IU (29%) Vitamin C 135mg (150%) Calcium 72mg (7%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 351 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1serving
Calories	351kcal	18%
Carbohydrates	13g	4%
Protein	34g	68%
Fat	19g	29%
Saturated Fat	3g	15%
Polyunsaturated Fat	2g	12%
Monounsaturated Fat	13g	65%
Cholesterol	83mg	28%
Sodium	393mg	16%
Potassium	1165mg	25%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	6g	12%
Vitamin A	1446IU	29%
Vitamin C	135mg	150%
Calcium	72mg	7%
Iron	2mg	11%