Halibut with tomatoes
4 servings
40 minutes
Halibut with tomatoes is a refined dish of European cuisine that combines the tenderness of sea fish and the juiciness of tomatoes. The halibut, with its dense yet surprisingly soft texture, harmonizes beautifully with a rich tomato sauce complemented by onions, sweet peppers, and aromatic spices. A light tang from lemon adds freshness, while parsley finishes the composition with bright green notes. This dish is perfect for a romantic dinner or a festive lunch due to its rich flavor and impressive presentation. It requires no complex ingredients but brings an atmosphere of Mediterranean coziness to the meal. Each forkful of this fish harmony offers pleasure and a sense of home warmth, making halibut with tomatoes a favorite among lovers of exquisite yet simple gastronomy.
1
Rinse the halibut fillet, cut it into 4 portions, and fry in oil for three minutes on each side, seasoning with salt and pepper. Transfer the fish to a non-stick dish and cook in a preheated oven at 180 degrees for no more than six minutes.
- Halibut: 450 g
- Vegetable oil: 4 tablespoons
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Salt: to taste
2
Chop the onion finely and fry it in the remaining oil. Add tomato paste, sliced tomatoes, hot broth, and chopped pepper. Fry for another four minutes.
- Onion: 1 head
- Tomato sauce: 1 tablespoon
- Canned tomatoes: 400 g
- Fish broth: 1 glass
- Green bell pepper: 1 piece
3
Pour the sauce into a deep dish, place pieces of fish on top, and garnish with lemon slices and herbs.
- Lemon: 1 piece
- Parsley: 1 bunch