Pan-Seared Halibut with Bell Pepper Relish

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 tablespoons avocado oil, divided
• 4 wild Alaskan halibut fillets (6 oz each)
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• Pinch of potassium chloride salt substitute (optional)
• 2 tablespoons chopped shallots
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 cup chopped yellow bell pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped plum tomato
• 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps

1. Heat 2 1/4 teaspoons of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Season the halibut with pepper and the salt substitute, if using.
2. Cook the fish 3 minutes per side, until it flakes easily with a fork. Move it to a plate and keep warm.
3. Add the rest of the oil to the pan. Cook the shallots and garlic 1 minute.
4. Add the bell pepper, tomato, vinegar and paprika and cook 3 minutes, until the pepper is tender. Stir in the parsley and spoon the relish over the fish.