Best 8 Poached Halibut With Tomato And Basil Recipes

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Are you looking for a delightful and flavorful dish that showcases the delicate taste of halibut? Look no further than poached halibut with tomato and basil. This classic dish combines the tender texture of halibut with the vibrant flavors of fresh tomatoes and aromatic basil. It's a simple yet elegant meal that is perfect for a special occasion or a casual weeknight dinner.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

POACHED HALIBUT WITH TOMATO AND BASIL



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A great fish dish that is also low carb and healthy. Courtesy Rachael Ray. The Mediterranean Succotash recipe I've posted is made to go with this.

Provided by Chef Lirpakay

Categories     Halibut

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 (6 -8 ounce) halibut fillets
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 shallot, sliced
1/2 cup white wine, eyeball it
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, well drained
1/4 lemon
20 leaves fresh basil, torn, rolled and shredded with your knife, chiffonade

Steps:

  • Season fish with salt and pepper.
  • In a large skillet add the oil.
  • Arrange fish in the pan and turn to coat in oil, then add garlic, shallots and wine.
  • Top each fillet of fish with 1/4 of the tomatoes.
  • Place the pan on the stove top and bring the liquid to a boil over medium high heat.
  • Top the pan with a tight fitting lid and reduce heat to moderate.
  • Cook fish 8 to 10 minutes until opaque and flaky, but not dry.
  • Carefully transfer fish topped with tomatoes to dinner plates or serving plate with a thin spatula.
  • Spoon pan juices over the fish.
  • Squeeze the wedge of lemon over the cooked fish and top each fillet with lots of torn or shredded basil.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.7, Fat 6.4, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 102.9, Sodium 148.3, Carbohydrate 6.4, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 3.2, Protein 39.9

BAKED HALIBUT WITH TOMATO CAPER SAUCE



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This is a pungent tomato sauce that I learned to make in Provence. It goes well with any type of robust fish.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, weekday, sauces and gravies, main course

Time 1h

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
4 plump garlic cloves, minced or mashed in a mortar and pestle
1/4 cup capers, drained, rinsed and finely chopped or mashed with the garlic in a mortar and pestle
2 pounds tomatoes, peeled, seeded and finely chopped, or 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes with juice
Salt, preferably kosher salt
freshly ground pepper to taste
Pinch of sugar
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 tablespoon slivered fresh basil leaves
1 recipe tomato-caper sauce, above
6 6-ounce halibut fillets (Choose Pacific halibut over Atlantic halibut. According to the Environmental Defense Fund and the Blue Ocean Institute, Pacific halibut fisheries have been properly managed, but they are overfished in the Atlantic.)
Salt, preferably kosher salt
freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
6 lemon slices

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat, and add the onion. Cook, stirring often, until tender, three to five minutes, and add the garlic and the capers. Cook, stirring, for three to five minutes, until the onion has softened thoroughly and the mixture is fragrant. Add the tomatoes, salt, pepper and a pinch of sugar. Stir in the thyme, bring to a simmer and cook, stirring often, for 15 to 20 minutes, until the sauce is thick and fragrant. Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve hot or cold.
  • Make the sauce as directed and keep warm.
  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Oil a baking dish large enough for the fish to lie flat. Season the fish with salt and pepper, and arrange in the baking dish. Drizzle the olive oil over the fillets, and place a round of lemon on each one. Cover the dish tightly with foil, and place in the oven. Bake 15 minutes. Check the fish; if you can cut into it with a fork, it is done. If it doesn't yield, (halibut fillets tend to be thick can take time to cook), cover and return to the oven for five minutes. Remove from the oven, and check again. Remove the lemon slices from the fish.
  • Place a spoonful of sauce on each plate, and place a piece of fish partially on top. Spoon some of the liquid from the baking dish over the fish. If you wish, top the fish with another spoonful of sauce, garnish with basil leaves and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 254, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 34 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 984 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams

HALIBUT WITH TOMATO-BASIL SAUCE



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Roasted tomatoes and garlic create a succulent sauce in this recipe from our Test Kitchen. Topping the fish with a seasoned mayonnaise mixture before baking keeps it moist.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 plum tomatoes, cut into 1-1/4-inch slices
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 to 6 garlic cloves, peeled
1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
Water
4 halibut steaks (1 inch thick)
TOPPING:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 cup soft bread crumbs
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
2 tablespoons chopped ripe olives

Steps:

  • Place tomatoes on a baking sheet; drizzle with oil. Wrap garlic in aluminum foil and place on the baking sheet. Bake at 450° for 20 minutes or until edges of tomatoes are lightly browned and garlic pierces easily with a fork. Place tomatoes and garlic in a food processor or blender; cover and process until smooth. Add vinegar, basil and water to achieve desired thickness; set aside., Place halibut in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Combine mayonnaise and mustard; spread over fish. Combine bread crumbs, basil and olives; sprinkle over mayonnaise mixture and press down gently. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20 minutes or until topping is golden brown and fish flakes easily with a fork. Spoon tomato sauce onto four dinner plates; top with fish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 739 calories, Fat 36g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 141mg cholesterol, Sodium 492mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 87g protein.

TOMATO-POACHED HALIBUT



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My halibut with a burst of lemon comes together in one pan and stays super moist. Try it with polenta, angel hair pasta or crusty bread. -Danna Rogers, Westport, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 poblano peppers, finely chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
1/4 cup chopped pitted green olives
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
4 halibut fillets (4 ounces each)
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
4 lemon wedges
Crusty whole grain bread, optional

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add poblano peppers and onion; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until tender., Stir in tomatoes, olives, garlic, pepper and salt. Bring to a boil. Adjust heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Add fillets. Cook, covered, 8-10 minutes or until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork. Sprinkle with cilantro. Serve with lemon wedges and, if desired, bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 651mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

POACHED HALIBUT IN TOMATO PEPPER SAUCE



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Slow braised fish in a rich sauce. Recipe also works with any firm-flesh fish such as salmon, cod or swordfish. Halve steaks before cooking to serve as an appetizer. The fish is brined for 20 minutes so please read through completely as I didn't put the amounts in the ingredients for the brine so they wouldn't blow up the nutritional values.

Provided by threeovens

Categories     Halibut

Time 50m

Yield 8 steaks or 16 appetizers, 8-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

3/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon sweet paprika
1/2 tablespoon hot paprika
1/2 tablespoon smoked paprika
fresh lemon juice
salt
48 ounces halibut steaks
1 bunch cilantro, chopped including stems
3 red bell peppers, minced
2 onions, sliced thin
3 large tomatoes, sliced thin
5 garlic cloves, sliced thin
2 tablespoons ground turmeric
1 teaspoon white pepper or 1 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
1 lime, cut into wedges
1/2 cup cilantro leaf, for garnish

Steps:

  • A day in advance, combine olive oil with the paprikas.
  • Prepare a brine of 1 cup lemon juice and 1/2 cup salt. Brine steaks for 20 minutes, then rinse in cold water and set aside.
  • In a large skillet, spread cilantro, bell peppers, and onions. Arrange tomatoes over all and place garlic around. Place fish on top of tomatoes. Season with tumeric, pepper, salt, and sugar. Barely cover with cold water, cover pan, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer until fish just becomes opaque, 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Uncover pan and spoon in the paprika infused oil, avoiding the actual paprika that will have settled to the bottom of bowl. Simmer 5 minutes, then adjust for salt.
  • Plate fish with sauce and stewed vegetables on individual plates, garnished with fresh cilantro and lime wedge.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 427.4, Fat 24.9, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 54.9, Sodium 974.1, Carbohydrate 13.7, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 6.8, Protein 37.7

POACHED HALIBUT WITH HERITAGE TOMATOES



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This fresh, light dish is perfect for a summer afternoon. If you want to add some crunch, toss in a few croutons

Provided by Tom Kerridge

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Supper

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 x 170g portions of skinless, boneless halibut fillets
100ml white wine
1 rosemary sprig
1 banana shallot , sliced
300ml chicken stock
500g ripe tomatoes
300g mixed tomatoes , cut into different shapes and sizes
50ml rapeseed oil
2 garlic cloves , thinly sliced
2 spring onions , thinly sliced
50g pre-blanched and podded broad beans (100g pre-podded weight)

Steps:

  • Make the tomato broth the day before. Put the tomatoes and 1/ 2 tbsp flaky salt in a food processor and blitz to a pulp. Pour into a colander lined with a muslin cloth set over a bowl to catch the juices. Fold the cloth over the pulp and put a weight on top to help squeeze out the juices. Put in the fridge overnight to strain. Take the broth out of the fridge 1 hr before serving to bring to room temperature.
  • The next day, toss the mixed tomatoes in a roasting tin with 1/ 2 tbsp flaky salt, the oil and garlic, then spread them out and leave for 1 hr.
  • Next, put the wine, rosemary, shallot, stock and a good pinch of salt in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer, drop in the fish and reduce the heat so the liquid is just bubbling. Gently poach for 8-10 mins, then remove. Freeze the poaching liquor and use as a stock at a later date.
  • Spoon the mixed tomatoes with their oil and garlic, the spring onions and broad beans into two serving bowls. Top with the cooked fish, then pour over the tomato broth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 516 calories, Fat 33 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 15 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 13 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 36 grams protein, Sodium 7.8 milligram of sodium

OIL-POACHED HALIBUT WITH TOMATOES AND FENNEL



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Provided by Shelley Wiseman

Categories     Fish     Tomato     Vegetable     Poach     Dinner     Seafood     Halibut     Fennel     Fall     Summer     Anniversary     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
3 medium fennel bulbs, trimmed, reserving some fronds for garnish, and bulbs (including core) cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1 1/2 pound small (1 1/2- to 2-inch) tomatoes (preferably Campari), halved
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
1 teaspoon sugar
1 Turkish or 1/2 California bay leaf
3 (3- by 1-inch) strips orange zest
1 quart extra-virgin olive oil
1 (2 1/2-pound) piece skinless halibut fillet (about 1 1/2 inches thick)
Equipment:
a 5- to 6-quart heavy pot (at least 4 inches deep)

Steps:

  • Simmer garlic, fennel bulbs, tomatoes, fennel seeds, sugar, bay leaf, zest, and 1 teaspoon salt in oil, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender but still intact, 30 to 40 minutes.
  • While vegetables simmer, rub fish with 1 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and let stand 10 to 20 minutes.
  • Transfer vegetables to a bowl with a slotted spoon, then submerge fish in oil (if necessary, to lift level of oil, return vegetables to pot) and cover surface of oil with parchment paper. Cook fish over medium heat (without simmering) 5 minutes and remove from heat. Let fish cook from residual heat (still covered with parchment) until just cooked through, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Carefully transfer fish to a platter using 2 metal spatulas. Discard bay leaf. Surround with vegetables. Drizzle with some of oil and sprinkle with chopped fronds. Serve warm or at room temperature.

OIL-POACHED HALIBUT WITH FENNEL, TOMATOES, AND MASHED POTATOES



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Poaching in olive oil gives fish a buttery texture. We flavor the oil with fennel, cherry tomatoes, and olives and use some of the poaching oil to finish the mashed potatoes that the fish and vegetables are served over.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/4 pounds skin-on halibut fillet, cut into 4 pieces (5 ounces each)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Extra-virgin olive oil, for poaching
2 pounds russet potatoes (3 medium), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 head fennel, bulb cored and cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges, fronds reserved for serving
1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes (8 ounces)
1 cup pitted mixed olives
4 small rosemary sprigs
3/4 cup whole milk, warmed

Steps:

  • Generously season fish with salt. Coat the bottom of a 3-to-4-quart saucepan or small pot with oil, then nestle fish pieces in, skin-sides down. Add just enough oil to fully submerge fish (about1 cup); attach a deep-fry thermometer to pan. Heat over medium until oil reaches 150 degrees. Reduce heat to low to maintain temperature (remove pan from heat briefly if it climbs above 150 degrees). Cook until fish turns opaque and is just cooked through, 8 to 12 minutes, depending on thickness. Remove with a fish spatula or slotted spoon, allowing excess oil to drip back into pot; transfer to a plate, skin-sides up, and loosely.cover with foil to keep warm.
  • While the fish is cooking; in a small pot, combine potatoes, 1 tablespoon salt, and enough water to submerge potatoes by about 2 inches. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium; simmer potatoes until tender and easily pierced with the tip of a knife., 10-12 minutes. Drain; press potatoes through a ricer back into pot (or, for a chunkier potatoes, use a potato masher). Cover to keep warm.
  • Add fennel wedges, tomatoes, olives, and rosemary to pan, adding more oil to fully submerge ifnecessary. Increase heat to medium-high and cook until oil temperature reaches 210 degrees. Reduce heat to medium-low to maintain temperature and continue cooking until fennel is tender and easily pierced with the tip of a knife, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove vegetable mixture with a slotted spoon,reserving oil for potatoes.
  • Add milk and 1/4 cup reserved oil to potatoes, stirring until smooth. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and more oil. Remove skin from fish and serve over potatoes, with vegetable mixture and a drizzle of poaching oil.

Tips:

  • To ensure the halibut remains moist and flaky, avoid overcooking it. Cook just until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
  • Choose ripe, juicy tomatoes for the best flavor. If fresh tomatoes are not available, you can substitute canned diced tomatoes.
  • Fresh basil adds a delicious flavor to the dish. If you don't have fresh basil on hand, you can use dried basil, but reduce the amount you use by half.
  • Serve the poached halibut with a side of rice, potatoes, or roasted vegetables.

Conclusion:

Poached halibut with tomato and basil is a light and flavorful dish that is perfect for a summer meal. The fish is cooked gently in a flavorful broth, and the tomatoes and basil add a pop of freshness. This dish is easy to make and can be served with a variety of sides. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner, you'll love this simple and delicious recipe.

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