The Press and Journal (Inverness, Highlands, and Islands)
Pan-Fried Ghia Halibut with Red Pepper, Tomato and Olive Salad
SERVES 4
4 pieces Gigha halibut fillet 110g approximately (or any sustainable white fish)
3 red peppers, skinned and seeded
1 small punnet of cherry tomatoes, quartered
Olives (of your own preference), halved
Fresh basil – Greek basil is best if you are lucky enough to find it
FOR THE TOMATO DRESSING 100ml rapeseed lemon dressing
1tbsp ready-made tomato sauce for pasta (shop bought is perfectly good)
● In a bowl, gradually whisk the dressing into the tomato sauce. Dress the peppers, cherry tomatoes and olives.
● Heat a non-stick frying pan on a moderate setting. Once hot add a very small amount of oil then carefully place the fish pieces in the pan, seasoning with salt. Cook for three to four minutes, then turn and continue cooking for a further two to three minutes. Turn off the heat and allow the fish to rest for a minute in the pan.
● Serve the cooked fish with the dressed salad, adding some fresh basil to garnish.