Tuesday, April 03, 2007

Baked Halibut with Orzo, Spinach and Cherry Tomatoes

Here's a simple recipe that combines all the "food groups": protein, starch and vegetable in one dish. It's healthy and delicious. A perfect dinner when you just don't want work that hard and still serve something really special...

Baked Halibut with Orzo, Spinach and Cherry Tomatoes
Adapted from a reader's recipe in Bon Appetit

4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
2 6- to 7-ounce halibut fillets
1 cup orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup chopped onion
4 cups (packed) baby spinach
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes

Preheat oven to 425°F. Whisk 2 tablespoons oil and lemon juice in bowl; season dressing with salt and garlic pepper. Set aside.

Place halibut on rimmed baking sheet; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Drizzle with some of dressing. Bake until just opaque in center, about 12 minutes.

Meanwhile, cook pasta in large saucepan of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite; drain.

Add 2 tablespoons oil, garlic and onion to same saucepan; sauté over medium heat 2-3 minutes. Add drained pasta, spinach, and tomatoes; stir to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat. Cover; let stand 1 minute (spinach will wilt). Divide pasta between 2 plates. Top with halibut and remaining dressing.

No comments: