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                           Peasant Style Fish

Recipe By     : Essence of Emeril Show
Serving Size  : 0    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Fish                             Seafood

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  8      oz            Halibut fillet -- skinned
                       Salt and pepper
  3      tb            Olive oil
    1/4  c             Cooked lentils
  2      tb            Green olives -- sliced
  1      tb            Tomatoes -- chopped
  1      tb            Shallots -- chopped
    1/2  tb            Balsamic vinegar
    1/4  c             Reduced beef stock
  1      tb            Parsley -- chopped, for garnish

Season fish fillet with salt and pepper. In a medium skillet heat
1 tb oil until rippling. Add fish, skinned-side up and sear for
3 minutes. Add lentils, olives, tomatoes, and shallots. Using a spoon
gently stir vegetables. Turn fish and cook for 2 minutes. Add vinegar
and cook 30 seconds. Add stock, bring to a boil and reduce liquids by
half. When fish is tender and cooked through, transfer it to a dinner
plate. Add remaining olive oil, stirring quickly to work it into
sauce. Taste and adjust seasonings. Pour sauce over fish and garnish
with parsley.

Yield: 1 Serving


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