This is one of the EASIEST "comfort" meals I make...I love love love this on a fall night. It is perfect when the days are still warm, but the nights get cool. It is light and healthy, yet warm and cozy...all at the same time! Crazy!
This recipe has so many variations (I list them at the end) - once you get the "base" you can literally add anything that sounds good or you have on hand! Possibilities are endless! This makes a dinner for 2. It is easy to double or triple!
What you need....
- 2 Halibut (or ANY white fish) fillets
- 1 cup of grape tomatoes (cut in half) or 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup veggie broth
- 1 cup frozen (or 1 can) medium sized artichokes
- 1 tbs. garlic
- 1 shallot (sliced)
- 1 tbs. red pepper (totally optional!)
- sea salt & pepper (as must as you like)
- fresh parsley (if not fresh, don't bother!)
- freshly grated Parmesan cheese (if you please :-)
In a saute pan lightly mist with olive oil. Add in garlic and sliced shallots...quickly and lightly brown. Add tomatoes & let them get a bit scorched. The skins will begin to peal, then add in all other ingredients (except fish!). Let this simmer and cook for about 10 minutes (can really go as long as you want). While this is cooking prepare and cook fish. Feel free to add in more broth if needed!
For the fish - clean and dry fillets. Lightly mist with olive oil, sea salt and pepper. You can grill outside, on an inside grill or pan sear - makes no difference. I typically use the indoor grill - it is quick, easy and the fish doesn't fall apart as easily. I put it on the grill for about 3 minutes each side, or 3 minutes total on a double sided indoor grill. It all depends on the thickness of the fish. Thicker fillets will obviously take a bit longer. You want it to be moist and flaky, not dry and hard , so take caution to not over do it!
In individual shallow dish or bowls spoon broth into bottom, place fish over broth and top with fresh parsley and grated cheese. I like a bit of fresh cracked pepper too.
Next, put in a fantastic movie, pour a fantastic red wine and warm up with this amazingly comfort dish! It is great to entertain - soooooooo easy & great with an outdoor fire :-).
Options (you can add these in lieu of artichokes or in addition, the more the merrier!)
- whole or diced hot cherry peppers (from a jar)
- black or green olives
- canned cannellini beans (drained & rinsed)
- banana peppers
- sliced mushrooms
* vegans: you can use a grilled eggplant or mushroom in place of fish. Omit cheese as well :-)
Enjoy, Enjoy, Enjoy! You will be making this often I am sure!
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