Baked Halibut
Baked Halibut ~ with Oven Roasted Cherry Tomatoes and Olives
Serves 4
Ingredients:
1 lb halibut, cut into 4 portions (four 4-ounce filets), patted dry
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
Ground black pepper to taste
With Oven Roasted Cherry Tomatoes and Olives
18 ounces cherry tomatoes (about 3 cups)
6 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
¾ cup pitted Kalamata olives
3-4 sprigs each fresh thyme and oregano
Extra virgin olive oil
Salt
Directions:
Preheat oven to 425 F.
Rub about 1 Tablespoon of olive oil all over each piece of fish. Season with salt and pepper. Place on sheet pan.
Place tomatoes, garlic, olives, and herbs next to fish and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until fish is cooked through. (Fish is done when it flakes easily with a fork).
Plating:
Halibut
Oven-roasted Cherry Tomatoes and Olives
Israeli Cous-cous
Baby Kale
Lemon wedges
Cooking Tips:
Broil at the end to brown the top if desired (but not if using parchment)
Cooking time will vary depending on thickness of fish (may only take 12-15 min); these are about 1.5” thick
Nutrition Tips:
Another excellent source of protein
High in omega-3 fatty acids (good for people who prefer milder fish as opposed to some of the oiler fish, also known for their omega 3 content).
Also an excellent source of potassium, and B-vitamins.