Pan-Seared Halibut with Bell Pepper Relish

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 4 (6-ounce) halibut fillets
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped shallots
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
• 1 cup chopped yellow bell pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped plum tomato
• 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Preparation

1. 1. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 1/4 teaspoons oil to pan; swirl to coat. Sprinkle halibut evenly with salt and black pepper. Add fish to pan; cook 3 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork or until desired degree of doneness. Carefully remove fish from pan, and keep warm.
2. 2. Add remaining 2 1/4 teaspoons oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add shallots and garlic to pan; sauté 1 minute. Add bell pepper and next 3 ingredients (through paprika); sauté 3 minutes or until bell pepper is tender. Stir in parsley. Serve relish with fish.