Halibut with Spicy Lemon-Thyme Vinaigrette Recipe
- 1 1/2 pounds small red potatoes (about 15), halved or quartered if large
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, more to taste
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 4 (6-ounce) fillets fresh halibut, skin removed
- 1 shallot, thinly sliced
- 1 bunch kale, thick stems discarded, leaves torn into bite-size pieces (about 12 cups)
- Add water to come 1 inch up the sides of a large pot and fit it with a steamer basket.
- Bring the water to a simmer over high heat.
- Place the potatoes in the steamer basket, cover, and steam until very tender, about 15 to 18 minutes
- Meanwhile, whisk together the lemon juice, thyme, chile flakes, 2 tablespoons of the oil, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small bowl.
- Set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season the halibut fillets on both sides with salt and black pepper.
- Cook until opaque throughout, 3 to 5 minutes per side.
- Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in a separate large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the shallot and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 2 to 4 minutes.
- Add 1/4 cup water and as much kale as will fit in the skillet and cook, tossing frequently and adding more kale when there is room, until tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve the halibut with the potatoes and kale.
- Drizzle with the lemon-thyme vinaigrette.
red potatoes, freshly squeezed lemon juice, thyme, red pepper, olive oil, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, fresh halibut, shallot, kale
Taken from www.chowhound.com/recipes/halibut-spicy-lemon-thyme-vinaigrette-31511 (may not work)