A delightfully warm hued bowl featuring a succulent piece of halibut nestled in a vibrant red saffron-tomato broth studded with bursts of yellow and red from the grape tomatoes. It's garnished with fresh torn basil leaves, adding a pop of green to complement the red and touches of crumbled feta cheese dusting the top.

Mediterranean Halibut in Saffron Tomato Broth

Name: Mediterranean Halibut in Saffron Tomato Broth
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 (about 6 ounces each) halibut fillets; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 small onion finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves minced; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved; a pinch saffron threads soaked in 2 tablespoons hot water; 1 cup chicken stock or use fish stock; a handful fresh basil leaves torn; 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled; to taste salt and pepper

Fresh halibut poached in aromatic saffron-tomato broth

Category Main Course

Prep 10 minutes

Cook 20 minutes

Style Mediterranean

Technique Simmering

Diet Friendly Low-Carb

Daily recipe · September 21, 2023

A little about this dish

This enticing Seafood recipe beautifully blends the rich flavors of the Mediterranean with the fresh, balanced taste of halibut. The dish owes its appeal to its key ingredients, namely Halibut, dry white wine, juicy grape tomatoes and brightened with fragrant fresh basil. Let's make something memorable!

Ingredients (for 2)

Halibut fillets — 2 (about 6 ounces each)
Extra virgin olive oil — 2 tablespoons
Small onion — 1 — finely chopped
Garlic cloves — 2 — minced
Dry white wine — 1/2 cup
Cherry tomatoes — 1 cup — halved
Saffron threads — a pinch — soaked in 2 tablespoons hot water
Chicken stock — 1 cup — or use fish stock
Fresh basil leaves — a handful — torn
Feta cheese — 1/2 cup — crumbled
Salt and pepper — to taste

Preparation

Step 1 — 🍳🧅🧄

Heat the Extra Virgin Olive Oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add finely chopped small onion and minced garlic cloves, cook until onion is translucent. This should take about 5 minutes.
Step 2 — 🥘🍷⏲️

Add the dry white wine to the skillet and let it simmer until it's reduced by half. This can take about 3 minutes.
Step 3 — 🍅🧂🍲

Next, stir in halved cherry tomatoes, saffron threads along with its soaking water, and chicken or fish stock. Allow the mixture to simmer.
Step 4 — 🍽️🧂🐟

Season both sides of the halibut fillets with salt and pepper, then nestle them into the skillet. Cover and cook gently until fish is opaque throughout, around 7 minutes.
Step 5 — 🥣🧀🌿

Serve the prepared halibut in bowls with the saffron tomato broth, garnish with fresh basil leaves and crumbled feta cheese. Enjoy!

A final fox tip

This recipe is a flexible one; you could easily substitute the halibut for sea bass or cod. You can also add some capers or olives for an extra layer of Mediterranean flavor. Remember the saffron should be a subtle flavor, not overpowering. This dish pairs beautifully with a chilled glass of dry white wine.