HALIBUT WITH A CREAMY TOMATO SAUCE

HALIBUT WITH A CREAMY TOMATO SAUCE image

Yield Makes 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tsp butter, divided use
2 Tbl finely chopped shallots
1 small zucchini, sliced into
¼-inch "coins"
2 halibut filets, 6 ounces each, about 1-inch thick
½ tsp dried herbs for fish (can substitute dried thyme)
Salt and pepper
1 roma tomato, cut into 1/2-inch dice
2 Tbl whipping cream
1/4 cup white wine

Steps:

Heat a 10-inch skillet over medium heat for 1 minute. Add 1 tsp butter. When the butter starts to sizzle, add shallots and zucchini. Sauté until the vegetables start to soften, but don't let them brown (about 3-4 minutes). Remove vegetables from skillet. Season fish with herbs and salt and pepper. Add the remaining 2 tsp butter to the skillet and heat until the butter sizzles but does not burn. Add the fish filets and sauté for 4 minutes on each side (till almost done). Remove fish from skillet. Return shallot and zucchini mixture to skillet. Add diced tomato, cream, and white wine. Bring to a boil and then add the fish. Spoon sauce over fish, cover the skillet and cook for 3 minutes.