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Pan Seared Halibut with Peppers and Olives

Pan Seared Halibut with Peppers and Olives

The ultimate summer dish, Pan Seared Halibut with Peppers and Olives is a vibrant and flavorful recipe perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Tender halibut fillets are seared to golden perfection and served with sweet bell peppers and briny olives in a zesty sauce. It's an easy, healthy meal that will impress everyone at the table!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces halibut fillets 6-ounce each
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste black pepper
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 small onion peeled and thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic thinly sliced
  • 1 piece green bell pepper stemmed, seeded, and julienned
  • 1 piece red bell pepper stemmed, seeded, and julienned
  • 1 piece yellow bell pepper stemmed, seeded, and julienned
  • 1 can diced tomatoes 14-ounce
  • 1/2 cup pimento-stuffed green olives sliced
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Blender
  • Skillet
  • Frying Pan
  • Peeler
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Cutting Board
  • Whisk
  • Chef's Knife

Method
 

  1. Season halibut fillets with salt and black pepper on all sides.
  2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil until shimmering. Add halibut and sauté until golden brown on one side, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  3. Flip filets and continue to sauté until cooked through, about 3 to 5 minutes longer (halibut should register 145 degrees in the thickest part of the filet on a digital thermometer). Transfer filets to a plate and loosely tent with aluminum foil to keep warm.
  4. Return the pan to medium-high heat, add onion and sauté 1 minute. Add bell peppers and continue to sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  5. Add the diced tomatoes, olives, and thyme, then add lemon juice and stir or whisk to pull up any browned bits and fond from the bottom of the pan. Simmer until the flavors have blended, about 2 minutes longer. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.

Notes

  • Halibut: Halibut is a large flat fish and could be one of 3 types of species that fall under the name “halibut.” It’s a sweet, mild-tasting white fish with a firm texture. Seek out wild-caught pacific halibut if possible; it is managed in a sustainable way and responsibly harvested.
  • Yield: This recipe makes 4 generous servings, 1 fillet with vegetables and sauce.
  • Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days.
  • Make ahead: The best served immediately. Peppers and onions can be sliced a day ahead of time and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.