Alaska Halibut Caprese
Courtesy of Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute 4 Servings • 15 Min. Prep Time • 15 Min. Cook Time| Ingredients |
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| 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 |
Directions:
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.
Nutrition:
Calories: 384; Total Fat: 18g; Saturated Fat: 7g; Cholesterol: 76mg; Total Carbs: 7g; Fiber: 1g; Protein: 46g; Sodium: 385mg;