VOL. XIII
NO. 014
Bottle & Flame
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EST. MMXIII
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Seared Halibut with Fall Mole and Radicchio
flameSeafoodMexican & Latin

Seared Halibut with Fall Mole and Radicchio

Serves4

Ingredients

  • pounds skinless center-cut halibut fillet, cut into 4 pieces

Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper

  • 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided, plus more
  • 1 head Treviso or Chioggia radicchio, leaves separated and cut on a diagonal into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted, roasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
  • 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
  • 1⅓ cups Fall Mole
  • 2 tablespoons torn mint leaves

Flaky sea salt

Instructions

  1. Season halibut all over with kosher salt and pepper. Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet, preferably cast iron, over medium-high heat. Add halibut and cook undisturbed until fish is golden brown and looks opaque halfway through, about 4 minutes. Turn fish, brush with oil, and cook until completely opaque (it will just start to flake when pressed on the side), about 2 minutes. Transfer fish to a warm plate, drizzle with oil, and let rest while you make the salad.
  2. Toss radicchio, pumpkin seeds, vinegar, and remaining 2 Tbsp. olive oil in a medium bowl; season with kosher salt and pepper.
  3. Gently warm mole in a small saucepan over low heat. Spoon onto plates, dividing evenly. Place halibut on mole, top with radicchio salad and mint, and sprinkle with sea salt.

Originally published at Bonappetit.com. Reproduced for personal collection.

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