Recipes

Tomato & Dill Poached Halibut

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July 22, 2025
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Made by Michelle Davenport PhD, RD

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This elegant Tomato & Dill Poached Halibut is a nourishing, one-pan meal that pairs flaky, tender halibut with aromatic leeks, garlic, lemon, and juicy tomatoes. Serve with crusty bread, rice, or your favorite greens for a light and satisfying dinner.

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  •   1/2 lb halibut filet (cleaned)
  •   1 tbsp avocado oil
  •   1 leek (white part only, sliced thin)
  •   3 cloves garlic (minced)
  •   1 bunch dill (tops roughly chopped)
  •   3 tomatoes (quartered)
  •   1 cup broth (any type works)
  •   1 small cube of butter (less than 1 tbsp)
  •   1 tbsp fish sauce
  •   1 tbsp lemon juice
  •   1/2 tsp salt (to taste)
  •   1/2 tsp pepper (to taste)

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Directions

  1. Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add leeks, garlic, and cherry tomatoes. Sauté for a few minutes until fragrant and softened.
  2. Stir in lemon juice, fish sauce, and butter. Let the sauce gently bubble.
  3. Add the halibut fillet to the pan and lower the heat to a gentle simmer. Poach for 3 minutes, then turn off the heat.
  4. Cover the pan and let the fish sit in the hot broth for 10 minutes, or until cooked through and flaky.
  5. Serve warm over rice, greens, or with a slice of crusty bread. Enjoy!


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