Best Poached Halibut With Chunky Pineapple Salsa Recipes

POACHED HALIBUT WITH TOMATO AND BASIL

Steps:

• Season fish with salt and pepper. In a large skillet add the oil. Arrange fish in the pan and turn to coat in oil, then add garlic, shallots and wine. Top each fillet of fish with 1/4 of the tomatoes. Place the pan on the stove top and bring the liquid to a boil over medium high heat. Top the pan with a tight fitting lid and reduce heat to moderate. Cook fish 8 to 10 minutes until opaque and flaky, but not dry. Carefully transfer fish topped with tomatoes to dinner plates or serving plate with a thin spatula. Spoon pan juices over the fish. Squeeze the wedge of lemon over the cooked fish and top each fillet with lots of torn or shredded basil. Serve immediately.

GRILLED HALIBUT WITH PINEAPPLE LIME SALSA

Steps:

• To make the salsa: mix together all the salsa ingredients; may chill or keep at room temperature.
• To make the halibut: mix together the vegetable oil and minced garlic; brush mixture over the fish steaks.
• Sprinkle fish with 1/4 teaspoon salt (or season to taste with salt).
• Coat a grill rack with non-stick cooking spray.
• Put the fish on the grill rack; grill, covered, over medium-hot coals for 5-6 minutes or until the fish flakes; turn fish once during grilling time.
• Place fish steaks on individual plates; spoon pineapple-lime salsa over the fish.
• Serve with lime wedges.

TOMATO-POACHED HALIBUT

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add poblano peppers and onion; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until tender., Stir in tomatoes, olives, garlic, pepper and salt. Bring to a boil. Adjust heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Add fillets. Cook, covered, 8-10 minutes or until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork. Sprinkle with cilantro. Serve with lemon wedges and, if desired, bread.