Halibut with Balsamic Cherry Tomatoes

 

Yield:

Serves 4 (serving size: 1 fillet and about 1/2 cup tomato mixture)

 

Ingredients

1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided

4 (6-ounce) halibut fillets, skinned

1/2 teaspoon salt, divided

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

2 cups cherry tomatoes

3 garlic cloves, minced

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Preparation

1. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil, and swirl to coat. Sprinkle fish with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Add fish to pan; cook 5 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Remove fish from pan; keep warm.
2. Add remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil to pan. Add tomatoes and garlic; sauté 3 minutes. Add vinegar; cook 1 minute or until tomatoes begin to burst. Stir in basil and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Serve tomato mixture with fish.