Halibut in Escabeche (Tyler Florence) |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Ingredients:
2 pounds skinless halibut filet, or other firm white fish |
1 cup all-purpose flour |
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper |
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil |
1 medium onion, sliced |
1 red bell pepper, cut into strips |
1 green bell pepper, cut into strips |
1 scotch bonnet or habanero pepper, halved (optional) |
2 cloves garlic, sliced |
4 sprigs fresh thyme |
2 fresh or dried bay leaves |
1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns |
1/2 teaspoon whole allspice |
1 cup malt vinegar |
1 cup water |
Directions:
1. Cut the fish into 2-inch wide strips and pat them dry. Season the flour with salt and pepper, dredge the fish in it, and pat off any excess flour. Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Saute the fish until it is lightly browned on both sides, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels and then put the fish in one layer into a shallow glass dish.
2. Drain the oil from the skillet, return it to medium heat, and add 3 tablespoons fresh olive oil. Add the onions, bell peppers, and scotch bonnet, if using, and cook until the vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, thyme, bay leaves, peppercorns, and allspice and cook for another 2 minutes. Pour in the vinegar and water and bring it to a boil. Spoon the vegetables and herbs over the fish and then add the vinegar sauce. Serve hot or let it cool to room temperature and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
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