Halibut Veracruz
Halibut Veracruz
Serves 2
10 min.
active cooking time
25 min.
total cooking time
Ingredients
A note about dairy: When served without cheese, this recipe is dairy free.
12 oz.
fresh halibut fillet(s), 1" thick, skin removed, cut evenly into 2 portions
- kosher salt and freshly ground Kowalski's Black Peppercorns, to taste
2 tbsp.
Kowalski's Extra Virgin Olive Oil, divided
1 cup
chopped onion
1
jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 tsp.
ground cumin
1 clove
garlic, minced
½ cup
drained canned petite diced tomatoes
2 tbsp.
water
1 ½ tbsp.
Kowalski's Signature Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice
1 tbsp.
chopped fresh cilantro
1 tbsp.
chopped Kowalski's Pitted Green Olives
1 tbsp.
tomato paste
2 tsp.
drained capers
1 ½ tsp.
Kowalski's Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice
¾ cup
brown basmati rice, cooked, kept warm
4 cups
fresh arugula
¼ cup
freshly grated Kowalski's Signature Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese (optional)
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400°.
- Lightly season fish with salt and pepper. Place fillets in an 8" or 9" square glass baking dish coated with 1 tsp. oil; set aside.
- In a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 tsp. oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and jalapeño; sauté for 3 min.
- Add cumin and garlic; sauté for 1 ½ min.
- Stir in next 8 ingredients (through lime juice); bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to a simmer; cook until slightly thick (about 3 min.).
- Pour tomato mixture over fish; bake in preheated oven until fish flakes easily with a fork (about 15 min.). Remove from oven; set aside.
- Add warm rice to a large mixing bowl; toss with arugula and 1 tbsp. oil. Cover with plastic wrap; let stand for 1 min. (arugula will wilt).
- Stir in cheese; season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Divide rice mixture between 2 serving dishes; top with fish and sauce. Serve immediately.
Find It!
- Find Kowalski's Signature Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice and Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice in the Produce Juice Case.
- Find Kowalski's Signature Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese in the Specialty Cheese Department.
Nutrition Note:
- Between the omega-3 packed halibut, vibrant vegetables and whole-grain brown rice, this meal is deliciously rich in vitamins C, D, E and K, plus potassium, calcium, magnesium and more.
