Baked Halibut with Beetroot Salsa
6 servings
15 minutes
Baked halibut with beet salsa is an exquisite dish of Italian cuisine that combines the tenderness of sea fish with the brightness of fresh vegetables. Halibut, with its mild flavor and delicate texture, is perfectly complemented by the spicy beet salsa, where the sweetness of the root vegetable harmonizes with the slight heat of chili pepper and a refreshing hint of mint. This dish is ideal for a light dinner or festive table, surprising guests not only with its taste but also with its striking appearance. The Italian gastronomic tradition loves balancing flavors, and this recipe embodies the skill to highlight the natural beauty of ingredients. The presentation of salsa makes the dish vibrant and rich, while baking halibut in creamy butter gives it tenderness. This combination makes the recipe perfect for connoisseurs of refined and healthy cuisine.
1
Boil the beetroot, peel it, cut into small cubes, add chopped onion, deseeded and finely chopped chili pepper, mint, drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, mix well. Season with salt and pepper.
- Beet: 200 g
- Green onions: 8 stems
- Red chili pepper: 1 piece
- Fresh mint: 2 tablespoons
- Olive oil: 85 ml
- Lemon juice: 35 ml
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
2
Lightly dust the halibut fillet with flour, season with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, melt butter and fry the fish on each side until semi-soft for three to four minutes. Serve with beet salsa.
- Halibut fillet: 1.5 kg
- Wheat flour: 50 g
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Butter: 25 g