Roasted Halibut with Strawberry-Basil Salsa
Servings Prep Time
2people 10minutes
Cook Time
6minutes
Servings Prep Time
2people 10minutes
Cook Time
6minutes
Ingredients
For the salsa
For the halibut
Instructions
  1. To make the strawberry-basil salsa: In a medium bowl, gently combine the salsa ingredients except the salt and add salt to taste. Set aside. (If you need to make this ahead, do so by only a few hours and then add the fresh herbs at the last minute, or they will discolor and the salsa will become soggy.)
  2. Score the skin of the halibut fillets twice with a sharp knife to keep them from curling as they cook. Sprinkle both sides with salt.
  3. In a heavy pan or skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Place the halibut fillets in the pan skin-side down. Cook without moving for about 3 minutes, and then turn the fish skin side up. Cook until the fish is crisp on the outside and just cooked through in the center, about 6 minutes total.
  4. Spoon the salsa over the fish and serve immediately.
Recipe Notes

The idea of pairing sweet, juicy berries with fish may seem odd at first, but trust me, it really works. The acid in the strawberries has an effect similar to that of the acid in a lemon.