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Fish Steaks Braised with Bell Pepper, Olives, and Lemons

Recipe information

  • Yield

    4 Servings

Ingredients

4

tablespoons olive oil, divided

1

large onion, thinly sliced

1

red bell pepper, thinly sliced

2

garlic cloves, chopped

1

cup Kalamata olives, pitted, coarsely chopped

2

lemons, halved lengthwise, cut crosswise into thin slices

1

cup dry white wine

4

8-to 9-ounce fish steaks (such as halibut or salmon; each 1 inch thick)

1

chopped fresh Italian parsley

Extra-virgin olive oil

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and bell pepper. Sauté until onion is translucent, about 12 minutes. Add garlic and stir 1 minute. Add olives, lemons, and wine and bring to boil.

    Step 2

    Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in heavy large skillet over high heat. Sprinkle fish steaks with salt and pepper. Add to skillet and sauté until first side browns, about 2 minutes.

    Step 3

    Turn fish over. Add bell pepper mixture and juices; add parsley. Reduce heat to medium; simmer uncovered until fish is just opaque in center, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

    Step 4

    Divide fish and sauce among shallow bowls; drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil.