Thin filets of halibut make a fast and healthy dinner. Top with a bright and flavorful vinaigrette of lemon juice, parsley and capers to use as a sauce. A tip on cooking with wine: if you don’t drink wine but like to cook with it on occasion, buy the mini plastic bottles (airline size). They work great for cooking when only a small amount is needed. You can also use water or broth instead of wine.
⅔cupdry white winesub lemon water or vegetable broth
Instructions
Make the Vinaigrette
Whisk together olive oil, lemon, juice, lemon zest, capers and parsley. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper and set aside to dress fish at serving.
Cook the Halibut
Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. If using thin filets, fold the thin tail ends towards the center creating a more uniform piece of fish. Drizzle the top of the filet with olive oil and season. Place the fish top (seasoned) side down in the hot pan and cook for a few minutes until a golden crust forms. Turn the filets over, pour in the white wine and immediately place a tight fitting lid on top of the pan. Turn the heat down a bit to low and allow the filets to steam finish in the wine. It will only take a few minutes (about 3-5), depending on the thickness of the fish. When done, fish should be barley opaque in the center. To test with a digital thermometer it should be at 145°F. To serve, drizzle with a little of the vinaigrette.