HALIBUT WITH CITRUS-OLIVE SAUCE

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This poached halibut is one of my favorite fish entrees. The lovely sweet-and-salty sauce has incredible flavor, texture and color.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2-1/2 cups orange juice, divided
1/3 cup white wine
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons chopped shallot
1/4 cup butter, cut into four pieces
2 tablespoons chopped sweet red pepper
1 tablespoon chopped pitted green olives
1 tablespoon chopped Greek olives
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
4 halibut fillets (6 ounces each)

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring 1-1/2 cups orange juice, wine, lime juice and shallot to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced to 1/2 cup, about 15 minutes. Reduce heat to low; gradually whisk in butter until butter is melted. Remove from heat; stir in red pepper and olives. Keep warm., In a large skillet, bring the garlic, oregano and remaining orange juice to a boil. Reduce heat; add fillets and steam, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384 calories, Fat 16g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 254mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 37g protein.

Elyana Jacques
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's a great way to showcase the delicate flavor of the halibut. The citrus-olive sauce is a perfect finishing touch.


Shazad Shazad
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The halibut cooks quickly and the sauce comes together in no time. I served it with roasted vegetables and it was a delicious and healthy dinner.


It's Brody
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about the halibut and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Tony Mirza
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The halibut came out beautifully browned and flaky. The citrus-olive sauce was a perfect complement to the fish, adding a bright and tangy flavor. This dish is definitely a keeper!


Rinoa Clemente
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I was a bit skeptical about the combination of citrus and olive oil, but I was pleasantly surprised at how well they worked together. The citrus added a brightness to the dish, while the olive oil provided a rich and savory flavor. The sauce was the


Kumaree Kumal
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This recipe was incredibly easy to follow, even for a novice cook like me. The ingredients were simple and readily available, and the instructions were clear and concise. I was able to prepare this dish in under 30 minutes, and it turned out fantasti


Amelia Hurlup
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This halibut with citrus-olive sauce was an absolute delight! The fish was cooked to perfection, flaky and moist, while the sauce was a flavor explosion in my mouth. The citrus and olive oil complemented each other perfectly, creating a light and ref