HALIBUT WITH TOMATO-BASIL SAUCE

Halibut with Tomato-Basil Sauce image

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

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Ingredients

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.