Seared Halibut with Basil Oil
Servings
2Serving size
4 ounces halibut with 1 1/2 teaspoons basil oilThis recipe can be multiplied or divided by 2. This recipe does not make very good leftovers.
Serve with Jasmine Rice or Orzo with Tapenade
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Serve with Pan Grilled Asparagus or Pan Grilled Broccoli or Sauteed Spinach or Zucchini with Sun Dried Tomatoes
Ingredients
| 1/4 cup Olive oil |
| 1/2 cup leaves, whole Fresh basil |
| 8 ounces Fresh halibut (2 4-ounce filets) |
| 1/4 tsp. Salt |
| 1 to taste Black pepper |
| 1 spray Spray olive oil |
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 425°F. Place a medium sized skillet in the oven.
While the oven is heating rinse the halibut filets with cold water and pat dry. Place them on a cutting board skin side up. Cut shallow slits in the skin about 1/4 inch apart. Sprinkle the skin side of the fish with the salt and pepper.
When the oven is hot spray the pan lightly with oil. Place the fish in the pan skin side down. Return the pan to the oven and cook for about 10 - 12 minutes.
Serve the fish skin side up and top with 1 1/2 teaspoons of basil oil.
Serve this recipe with one of these starch side dishes.
Jasmine Rice
In a medium sauce pan, heat the water and salt. When the water boils, stir in the jasmine rice. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, partially covered, for about 20-30 minutes. Do not boil away all of the liquid and do not stir the rice. When a very small amount…
Orzo with Tapenade
Place the water in a medium stock pot over high heat. When the water boils, add the orzo. Cook for about ten minutes until the pasta is cooked al dente. While the orzo is cooking, place a medium skillet on the range over medium heat. Add the olive oil and…
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Serve this recipe with one of these vegetable side dishes.
Pan Grilled Asparagus
Cut the woody ends off the base of the asparagus spears. Heat 1 quart of water in a shallow pan over medium-high heat. The water should never come to a full boil. Place the asparagus in the water and cook for about 5 – 7 minutes until the spears begin…
Pan Grilled Broccoli
Trim the bottom inch of the stem from the broccoli. Using a vegetable peeler, peel the tough outer layer from the stems. Heat 1 quart of water in a large sauce pan or stock pot fitted with a steamer basket over high heat. When the water is boiling, add the…
Sauteed Spinach
Heat oil over high heat in a large non-stick skillet. Add sesame seeds and cook for about two minutes, stirring continuously so that they do not burn. Add the spinach and cook quickly over high heat, tossing frequently. As it begins to wilt, add the sherry, honey and nutmeg. Cook…
Zucchini with Sun Dried Tomatoes
Place the sun dried tomatoes in a small bowl and add the boiling water. Let the tomatoes steep for 20 minutes. Remove the tomatoes and finely mince. Reserve the water the tomatoes steeped in. Place a large skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil and the sun dried tomato…
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Lactose
This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.
Recipe Notes
This is a simple recipe and you can use the basil oil as an enhancement for almost anything — salmon, cod, chicken breasts, pork tenderloin. This is one of the quickest and easiest yet most elegant meals because of its very simplicity.