Halibut in a Wine and Caper Sauce
"We were the luckly recepients of fresh halibut recently. The simplicity of the preparation made the taste of the fish shine through and take centre stage. I would have rated this, or in some cases, better than some 5 star restaurants. Weight Watcher Friendly 3 points"
- Ready In:
- 25mins
- Ingredients:
- 6
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
- 1 - 1 1⁄2 lb halibut
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- salt and pepper
- 1⁄2 cup dry white wine
- 1⁄4 cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed
directions
- Preheat oven to 425.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add more oil if necessary.
- Sprinkle halibut lightly with salt and a good shaking of freshly ground pepper. (watch the salt as the capers can be on the salty side).
- Sear the halibut lightly on both sides. Remove the halibut to a large dish with sides.
- Deglaze the skillet with the white wine and lemon juice. Pour over the halibut.
- Cook the fish for 12 - 15 minutes or until it lightly flakes.
- Serve with some of the browned wine/caper sauce over the fish.
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Reviews
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Delicious, delicate, and simple to prepare. I seved with roasted asparagus with lemon also. -
This is fabulous! It is like something I'd enjoy at an upscale restaurant. Wonderful way to prepare halibut when I splurge for it. Thank you! -
This was very easy to prepare. Light and nice dish for a hot evening. Served with Asparagus and a little lemon.
