Topped with our Savory Cherry Wine Sauce this dish is sure to be a hit.

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 small garlic cloves, peeled & minced
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• Four 6 oz. halibut fillets, skin removed
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• To Top: Savory Cherry Wine Sauce

Directions

In a large sealable plastic bag, combine the 6 tablespoons olive oil, garlic, basil, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Add fillets, seal bag, and turn to coat. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
Using a large flat skillet pour oil in pan and coat evenly. Warm over high heat until smoking, then add fillets. Brush top and sides with marinade. Cook until seared, about 3 minutes; turn and sear other side, about 3 more minutes.
Brush top and sides with marinade again. Reduce heat to medium. Cook until centers of fillets are just opaque, 2 to 4 minutes more on each side depending on thickness.
Note: Use of a cooking thermometer is recommended. Fish is perfectly cooked when thermometer reads 140 degrees.
Top with Savory Cherry Wine Sauce.