Easy Halibut Veracruz

Easy Halibut Veracruz

Serves 2

Ingredients

2 skinless halibut fillets (about 6 oz. each)
- kosher salt and freshly ground Kowalski's Black Peppercorns, to taste
1 tbsp. Kowalski's Extra Virgin Olive Oil, divided
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 tbsp. chopped pitted green olives
2 tsp. drained capers
1 tsp. ground cumin
16 oz. Kowalski's Signature Fresh Pomodoro Pasta Sauce (from the Dairy Department)
1 ½ tbsp. Kowalski's Signature Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice
- garnishes, to taste: chopped fresh cilantro and freshly grated orange zest (optional)
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Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 400°.
  2. Lightly season fish with salt and pepper.
  3. Place fish in an 8" or 9" square glass baking dish coated with 1 tsp. olive oil; set aside.
  4. In a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 tsp. oil over medium-high heat.
  5. Add jalapeño; sauté for 3 min.
  6. Add olives, capers and cumin; sauté for 1 min.
  7. Stir in sauce and orange juice; bring to a boil.
  8. Reduce heat; simmer until slightly thick (about 3 min.).
  9. Pour tomato mixture over fish; bake in preheated oven until fish flakes easily with a fork (about 15 min.).
  10. Garnish with cilantro and orange zest; serve immediately.