Prosciutto Wrapped Halibut with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
Learn how to cook halibut wrapped in prosciutto with this easy but elegant 15-minute halibut recipe. A shower of roasted red pepper sauce before serving adds freshness and color to the lean, nutritious fish.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
For the Prosciutto-Wrapped Halibut
- 4 (4-6 ounce) halibut fillets,1 -inch thick
- kosher salt
- black pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground thyme
- 4 thin prosciutto slices
- 1 ½ Tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon butter
For the Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
- ½ cup jarred roasted red peppers, patted dry and diced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley leaves, diced
- 3 Tablspoons olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons capers
- 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Pat halibut fillets dry with paper towels and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and thyme. Set aside at room temperature while you make the sauce.
- Combine all roasted red pepper sauce ingredients in a bowl and season with salt and pepper to taste. (Sauce can be refrigerated for up to 3 days before serving).
- Lay 1 slice of prosciutto on a cutting board. Place the halibut fillet at the bottom of the prosciutto and brush it with olive oil. Roll the prosciutto tightly around the halibut to form a wide band around the center of the fillet.
- Heat a large (12-inch) skillet over medium heat on the stovetop. Once hot, add the oil and butter and carefully swirl around to coat the entire pan. Add the prosciutto-wrapped halibut fillets with the prosciutto seam side down. Cook for 90 seconds per side on all four sides of the fillet for a total of 6 minutes until it reaches an internal temperature of 125 degrees F using an instant-read meat thermometer.
- Transfer halibut to individual plates. Spoon sauce over the top and serve immediately.
