"PEPPERED HALIBUT STEAK"

If you want a white fish that is meaty, try halibut or sea bass. I bought both in steak cuts yesterday...I want to try and just pair them with simple sauces made of fresh veggies and herbs I got from the farmers market.

The halibut steak here is seasoned with garlic powder, salt and pepper, baked in the oven, and topped with a simple sauce of sliced sweet yellow peppers and onions. You can add any other spices and herbs to the pepper sauce based on your taste preference. You can even add wild mushrooms if they are available.

CHICHAY TIP: If you choose to fry the fish instead of baking it, you can do so, why not. Season the fish well based on this recipe, and then lightly drench the fish in flour before frying (this will avoid sticking to the pan, and will make the fish more crisp).

-CHICHAY
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"PEPPERED HALIBUT STEAK"


What You Need:

• 2 to 4 pieces halibut steak pieces
• salt
• pepper
• garlic powder
• hot sauce (optional)
• 2 tsp olive oil

Sauce:

• 1 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
• 2 medium bell peppers, thinly sliced
• 1 each red, yellow and green, thinly sliced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil (or 1/2 tbsp dry basil)
• 1 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme (or 1/2 tsp. dried)
• 1/2 cup dry white wine (or 1/4 cup white wine vinegar)
• 4 pieces cherry tomatoes, cut in half and seeds removed
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

How To:

- Preheat oven at 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).

- Season well all sides of the steaks with Worcestershire sauce, salt, peppers hot sauce and garlic powder.

- Place the steaks on a baking sheet (sprayed with olive oil), and cover with foil.

- Bake in the oven for about 20 minutes.

- Then, remove the foil, and bake for another 10 minutes or until the fish is browned. Set aside.
- In large skillet, heat oil over high heat.

- Add onions and cook, stirring often, for 2 to 3 minutes.

- Add bell peppers, garlic, parsley, and thyme. Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring often until onions are tender, about 6 minutes.

- Season with salt and pepper to taste.

- Stir in the white wine (or white wine vinegar), tomatoes, sugar, salt and pepper and cook for a couple more minutes.

To serve, top each steak with the vegetable sauce.