Summer Vegetable Stew with Grilled Halibut
A sun-dappled table, halibut grilled to perfection, and a garden medley of tomatoes, zucchini, and sweet peppers in a lemony, wine-scented broth—this summer vegetable stew captures the essence of a warm-weather feast.
Pair it with a magnum of Joy! for a truly celebratory meal. The wine’s brightness and bubbles bring the whole dish to life—elevating summer’s bounty into something unforgettable. There’s something magical about serving a magnum—especially of a wine called Joy! Fresh, delicious, full of heart and shared among friends—this is what summer tastes like. Serves 4 to 6.
Ingredients
How to Make
Cut halibut into medium size pieces. Sprinkle with kosher salt and fresh ground pepper. Set aside. Keep cool or refrigerated.
To make the broth: Place halibut trimmings in a small sauce pan and add garlic, peppercorns, bay leaves, white wine, 1 lemon cut in half and thyme stems. Add a pinch of salt, water – just to cover ingredients and bring to a rolling boil, turn heat to low, simmer for 20 minutes and set aside.
In a medium to large size pan with high sides, or a Dutch oven, heat about 3 tbs of EVOO over a medium flame.
Add onion and sauté for about 5 minutes.
Add zucchini, red pepper, potatoes, salt & pepper to taste, chili powder, 1/2 cup white wine and salute about 5 more minutes.
Reduce heat to low and add Roma tomatoes, 2 tbs butter. Stir gently and cook for about 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat a grill or cast iron pan, slicked with a bit of EVOO, to high heat.
Carefully sear, in batches, the sliced halibut , 2-3 minutes, on one side only.
Remove the halibut to a plate.
Taste the stew and adjust for seasoning.
Add the thyme leaves, about 1-3 tbs butter and half and half to tasteAdd the thyme leaves, about 1-3 tbs butter and half and half to taste.
Carefully place the grilled halibut, lemon quarters and accumulated juices into the stew.
Stir gently and cook about 5 – 10 minutes.
Ladle into slightly pre-heated bowls and garnish with generous pinches of parsley and freshly ground pepper, as desired. Enjoy!
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