Pan Seared Halibut Recipe
With cous-cous, orzo, sweet tomatoes, baby spinach and lemon gremolata
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Ingredients
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Fish
Grain
Vegetables
Gremolata
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Gremolata
In a small bowl, mix together lemon zest, chopped parsley, and lemon juice. Set aside.
- 2
Cooking
- 3
Sear the Halibut
Season halibut fillets with salt and black pepper. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add halibut fillets and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through.
- 4
Sauté the Vegetables
In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cherry tomatoes. Cook for 2-3 minutes until tomatoes start to soften. Add baby spinach and cook until wilted.
Assembly
- 5
Plate the Dish
On each plate, serve a portion of couscous and orzo, topped with sautéed vegetables and a halibut fillet. Drizzle with lemon gremolata before serving.