HERB ROASTED ALASKAN HALIBUT WITH FENNEL CONFIT, NICOISE OLIVES, SWEET PEPPERS AND YUKON GOLD POTATOES

Herb Roasted Alaskan Halibut with Fennel Confit, Nicoise Olives, Sweet Peppers and Yukon Gold Potatoes image

Provided by Food Network

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 pounds Alaskan halibut fillet
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
5 sprigs fresh thyme
2 garlic cloves
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup fish fume
1 cup cooked diced Yukon gold potato
1 bulb fennel, small dice, cooked soft
1 heirloom tomato, small dice (recommended: Brandywine)
1-ounce nicoise olives
1 sprig basil, leaves chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Dash sherry vinegar
5 red peppers, roasted, peeled and diced
1 tablespoon parsley oil
3 scallions, julienne

Steps:

Halibut: Season the halibut with salt and pepper. In a medium saute pan over high heat add the oil. Once heated, add the fish and sear until golden brown. Add butter, thyme, and garlic and baste. Set aside.
Ragout: In a small saucepot combine the butter, fish fume, diced potatoes and simmer over medium heat. Add fennel, tomatoes, olives and basil. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and add a dash of sherry vinegar. Add the roasted peppers and gently warm. Adjust seasoning, if necessary.
To Plate: In a large bowl place the olive ragout and garnish with the roasted peppers and parsley oil. Place the halibut on top and finish with the scallion.