Roasted Halibut With Pickled Beets

Ingredients

• 2 slices whole wheat bread, slightly stale
• 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 1/2 cup shallot, finely chopped
• 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons butter
• 1 tablespoon caper, drained
• 2 lbs halibut, cut into 8 pieces
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 (16 ounce) jar pickled beets, drained and diced

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

2. 2

   Coat a 9X13 baking dish with cooking spray.

3. 3

   Crumble bread into coarse crumbs; place in small bowl and toss with 2tsp oil.

4. 4

   Heat remaining 2tsp oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.

5. 5

   Add shallots and cook, stirring until softened.

6. 6

   Pour in lemon juice and bring to a boil, stirring gently.

7. 7

   Removed from the heat and add butter.

8. 8

   Swirl the pan, letting the butter melt and slightly thicken the sauce.

9. 9

   Stir in capers.

10. 10

    Sprinkle fish with salt and place in the prepared baking dish.

11. 11

    Pour the pan sauce over the fish and sprinkle with breadcrumbs.

12. 12

    Bake the fish until it is opaque in the center, about 15-18 minutes depending on the thickness of the fish.

13. 13

    Serve each portion topped with about 3 tablespoons of pickled beets.

14. 14

    Enjoy!