
SEARED HALIBUT
with Puttanesca Sauce



INGREDIENTS
- 4 teaspoons organic extra virgin olive oil divided
- 1/4 cup sliced shallots
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives smashed
- 1/2 cup red wine
- 1/4 cup capers rinsed and drained
- 1 24 ounce jar organic roasted garlic pasta sauce
- 1/2 cup chopped organic fresh Italian parsley
- 6 (4 ounce) halibut fillets
DIRECTIONS
In medium saucepan, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high heat. Add shallots and pepper flakes; sauté until shallots are softened (about 2-3 minutes).
Add in olives, wine and capers; reduce heat and allow to simmer until wine is reduced by half. Stir in pasta sauce and parsley; simmer until heated through.
Meanwhile, salt and pepper halibut to taste. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in large skillet over high heat. Sear halibut on both sides; reduce heat and pour puttanesca sauce over fish. Continue cooking until fish flakes easily with a fork.
Remove fish from pan and serve with sauce.