Alaska Halibut Caprese
Courtesy of Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 15 Min.
Cook Time: 15 Min.
Prep Time: 15 Min.
Cook Time: 15 Min.
What you need:
* 1 sheet (12" x 18") aluminum foil
* 4 Alaska Halibut steaks or fillets (4 to 6 oz. ea.), fresh, thawed or frozen
* salt, to taste
* pepper, to taste
* 8 oz. fresh mozzarella, cut into 8 slices
* 8 large fresh whole basil leaves
* 2 medium tomatoes, each cut into 4 slices
* 3 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
* 1-1/2 Tbsp. olive oil
* 1/3 c. chopped fresh basil
* 4 Alaska Halibut steaks or fillets (4 to 6 oz. ea.), fresh, thawed or frozen
* salt, to taste
* pepper, to taste
* 8 oz. fresh mozzarella, cut into 8 slices
* 8 large fresh whole basil leaves
* 2 medium tomatoes, each cut into 4 slices
* 3 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
* 1-1/2 Tbsp. olive oil
* 1/3 c. chopped fresh basil
What to do:
1. Preheat broiler/oven to medium-high (450°F). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and coat with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Rinse any ice glaze from frozen Alaska Halibut under cold water; pat dry with paper towel. Place halibut in pan and broil about 5 in. from heat source for 4 to 6 min., or until lightly browned.
3. Turn fillets over and season with salt and pepper. Broil an additional 5 to 7 min. for frozen halibut OR 1 to 2 min. for fresh/thawed fish. Cook just until fish is opaque throughout.
4. Remove halibut from oven and layer 2 slices cheese, then 2 basil leaves, and 2 slices tomato over each portion. Return halibut to the oven and broil an additional 2 min., until cheese begins to melt.
5. Blend balsamic vinegar and oil. To serve, spoon dressing over fillets and garnish with chopped basil.
2. Rinse any ice glaze from frozen Alaska Halibut under cold water; pat dry with paper towel. Place halibut in pan and broil about 5 in. from heat source for 4 to 6 min., or until lightly browned.
3. Turn fillets over and season with salt and pepper. Broil an additional 5 to 7 min. for frozen halibut OR 1 to 2 min. for fresh/thawed fish. Cook just until fish is opaque throughout.
4. Remove halibut from oven and layer 2 slices cheese, then 2 basil leaves, and 2 slices tomato over each portion. Return halibut to the oven and broil an additional 2 min., until cheese begins to melt.
5. Blend balsamic vinegar and oil. To serve, spoon dressing over fillets and garnish with chopped basil.
Nutritional information:
Calories: 384; Total Fat: 18g; Saturated Fat: 7g; Cholesterol: 76mg; Total Carbs: 7g; Fiber: 1g; Protein: 46g; Sodium: 385mg;