Filetti Di Pesce In Padella Con Porri E Peperoni (Halibut Fillets Sauteed With Leeks And Red Peppers)

Serves: 3

Jacklyn McClure

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

51

Spice

48

Sweetness

52

Sourness

39

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.3

Difficulty

Ingredients:

Directions:

1

Cut off the root ends of the leeks and trim the tough green tops of the leaves

2

Cut the leeks into about 2-inch lengths then slice into narrow julienne strips

3

Place the cut leeks in a large bowl and cover with cold water

4

If they are very sandy, remove them, discard the dirty water and cover again with fresh water

5

Put 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and the leeks in a saute pan or skillet large enough to hold the fish fillets in a single layer and place it over medium-low heat

6

Add enough water to come about 1/2" up the side of pan and season lightly with salt and pepper

7

Cover the pan and cook until the leeks are tender about 10 minutes

8

While the leeks are cooking, peel the red pepper and remove the core seeds

9

Cut into narrow lengthwise strips

10

Add the red pepper to the leeks, raise the heat to medium high and saute uncovered until the pepper is tender and the leeks have lightly browned, about 10 minutes

11

Remove the vegetables from the pan and set aside

12

Add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil to the pan and place it over medium-high heat

13

Put the flour on a plate, evenly coat the fish fillets in it, and shake off any excess

14

Test the oil in the pan with a drop of flour to see if it sizzles

15

When the oil is hot enough, add all the fish to the pan and saute until both sides of the fish are lightly browned

16

Add the white wine, season the fish with salt and pepper, and put the vegetables back in the pan

17

Lower the heat to medium and cover the pan

18

Cook until the fish flakes easily when prodded with a fork or spatula, about 5 minutes

19

Remove the fish from the pan and, if the sauce is too thin, reduce it over high heat until it coats a spoon thickly, and pour it over the fish

20

Serve at once