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Halibut with Pepitas, Capers, Cherry Tomatoes, and Basil (Cat Cora) Recipe

Halibut with Pepitas, Capers, Cherry Tomatoes, and Basil (Cat Cora) Recipe

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Halibut with Pepitas, Capers, Cherry Tomatoes, and Basil (Cat Cora)

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 tbsp pepitas ( pumpkin seeds)
4 6 - oz halibut fillets
2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 cup dry white wine
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 1/2 tbsp capers, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes ( quartered if they're big)
1/4 cup torn fresh basil

Directions:

In a small, dry skillet over medium-low heat, toast the pepitas lightly. Don't allow them to brown. As soon as you begin to smell them, remove the pan from the heat and transfer to a large plate. Set aside.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Sprinkle the halibut on both sides with 1 teaspoon of the salt and the pepper. Heat the oil in a large skillet with an ovenproof handle over medium-high heat until it begins to shimmer but is not smoking. Place the fillets skin side up in the hot oil and sear until the fish begins to turn color, 2 to 3 minutes. Turn the fillets and add the lemon juice, wine, and butter to the pan. As soon as the butter melts and becomes foamy, add the capers and tomatoes and simmer until the tomatoes release some juices, about 1 minute.
Place the pan in the oven until the fish is cooked through, 7 to 10 minutes. Baste the fish with some of the juices and transfer to serving plates. Add the cup torn basil, pepitas, and the remaining teaspoon of salt to the pan juices and stir until the basil is slightly wilted. Spoon the mixture over the fish, garnish with fresh basil leaves, and serve.
This is a restaurant-style dish that boasts a lot of flavor thanks to a tomato-basil sauce with bursts of capers and the crunch of toasted pepitas.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	516.13 Kcal (2161 kJ)
Calories from fat	349.45 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	38.83g	60%
Cholesterol	93.47mg	31%
Sodium	1306.69mg	54%
Potassium	556.2mg	12%
Total Carbs	5.45g	2%
Sugars	1.7g	7%
Dietary Fiber	0.87g	3%
Protein	25.63g	51%
Vitamin C	5.8mg	10%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	2.6mg	14%
Calcium	18.3mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	179.34 Kcal (751 kJ)
Calories from fat	121.43 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.49g	60%
Cholesterol	32.48mg	31%
Sodium	454.04mg	54%
Potassium	193.27mg	12%
Total Carbs	1.89g	2%
Sugars	0.59g	7%
Dietary Fiber	0.3g	3%
Protein	8.9g	51%
Vitamin C	2mg	10%
Iron	0.9mg	14%
Calcium	6.4mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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