Grilled Halibut with Tomato and Caper Sauce

★★☆☆☆
Prep: 20 mins (est.) Cook: 45 mins (est.) Serves: 8

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing (78.9 ml)
  • 2 cups finely chopped onions (473 ml)
  • 2 cups chopped fennel (473 ml)
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 (28-ounce) cans Italian plum tomatoes, drained
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine (59.1 ml)
  • 1/4 cup chicken stock or low-sodium broth (59.1 ml)
  • 1/4 cup capers, drained and coarsely chopped (59.1 ml)
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil, plus small basil leaves for garnish (237 ml)
  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter (29.6 ml)
  • 8 skinless halibut fillets (6-7 ounces each), about 1-inch thick

Instructions

  1. Heat 1/3 cup olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-low heat. Add onions and fennel. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 10 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute more. \n2. Add tomatoes. Use a fork to break them up. Season with salt and pepper. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid has evaporated, 15-20 minutes.\n3. Add wine, stock, and capers. Cook over low heat for 10 minutes more. Stir in basil and butter. \n4. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Brush halibut fillets with olive oil. Season generously with salt and pepper. Grill until cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. \n5. Spoon sauce onto a platter. Arrange halibut on top. Garnish with basil leaves. Serve hot or at room temperature.
Wine Pairing: Fruity White (Chardonnay) — Chardonnay