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Baked Halibut with Orzo, Spinach, and Cherry Tomatoes

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Kristi Parnell of San Marcos, California, writes: "Whether I'm cooking for my family or for company, I like to keep my recipes healthy by using lots of fresh fish and vegetables. The baked halibut here has become a weeknight staple."

by Kristi Parnell·published 2005-10-01

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Servings

Makes 2 servings

Total time

25 min

prep 25 min

Calories / serving

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Ingredients (7)

serves

4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, dividedolive-oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juicelemon-juice
2 6- to 7-ounce halibut fillets
1 cup orzo (rice-shaped pasta)orzo
1 garlic clove, mincedgarlic
4 cups (packed) baby spinachspinach
1 cup halved cherry tomatoescherry-tomato

Instructions (2 steps)

01Preheat 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.
02Meanwhile, 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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