Halibut With Tomato, Capers and Olives

Ingredients

• 4 lbs halibut fillets
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste
• 6 tablespoons olive oil
• 6 medium garlic cloves, minced

• 2 (28 ounce) cans tomatoes, premium
• 8 ounces kalamata olives, halved
• 3 tablespoons dried leaf basil, chopped
• 3 tablespoons capers, rinsed
• 3/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Directions

1. 1

   Coat halibut fillet with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

2. 2

   Roast in a 350 F oven for 20-25 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 135°F.

3. 3

   In a 12 inch skillet over medium-low flame, heat the olive oil and add garlic.

4. 4

   Cook for 1 minute; do not let the garlic brown.

5. 5

   Add tomatoes with any remaining puree, olives, capers and red pepper.

6. 6

   Bring sauce to a brisk simmer and cook about 8 minutes, stirring frequently.

7. 7

   Spoon sauce over fish and garnish with basil.