Seared Halibut With Herbed Tomato Sauce

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 21 minutes
Yield: Makes 4 servings

Ingredients
4 (6-oz.) halibut fillets (1/2-inch thick)* [672 g]
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon drained capers
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 (14.5-oz.) can petite diced tomatoes [406 g]

Preparation
1. Pat fish dry with paper towels. Season fish with 1/4 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Cook fish in hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until fish flakes with a fork and is opaque throughout. Transfer fish to a serving platter, and keep warm.

2. Add onion and garlic to skillet, and sauté 1 to 2 minutes or until onion is tender. Stir in capers, basil, oregano, and remaining 1/4 tsp. salt; cook 1 minute. Reduce heat to low, add tomatoes, and cook, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes. Top fish with tomato sauce.

*Frozen halibut or fresh or frozen cod may be substituted.