Skip to main content

Baked Halibut with Orzo, Spinach, and Cherry Tomatoes

4.6

(6)

Image may contain Food Meal Dish Lunch Supper Dinner Cutlery Fork and Platter

Recipe information

  • Yield

    2 Servings

Ingredients

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

Need to make a substitution?

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    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.

    Step 2

    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.