BAKED HALIBUT WITH ORZO, SPINACH, AND CHERRY TOMATOES

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Baked Halibut with Orzo, Spinach, and Cherry Tomatoes image

Provided by Kristi Parnell

Categories     Fish     Leafy Green     Pasta     Tomato     Bake     Quick & Easy     Halibut     Spinach     Healthy     Bon Appétit     California

Yield Makes 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Whisk 2 tablespoons oil and lemon juice in bowl; season dressing with salt and pepper. 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 and garlic to same saucepan; sauté over medium heat 1 minute. 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.

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