Pan-fried halibut with orzo pasta, lemon, and basil

Name: Pan-fried halibut with orzo pasta, lemon, and basil
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 600 g halibut fillet; 1 pcs lemon; 150 g red bell pepper; 150 g yellow bell pepper; 1 pcs onion; 8 pcs cherry tomatoes; 3 tbsp fresh basil; 1 tsp lemon pepper; 30 ml olive oil; to taste salt; to taste black pepper; 250 g orzo pasta

Pan-fried halibut served with a side of orzo pasta, vegetables, lemon juice, and fresh basil.

Total: 45 min
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Medium

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Nutrition

per serving

kcal: 584
Protein: 81 g
Fat: 18 g
Carbs: 25 g

Ingredients

for 4 servings

halibut fillet600 g
lemon1 pcs
red bell pepper150 g
yellow bell pepper150 g
onion1 pcs
cherry tomatoes8 pcs
fresh basil3 tbsp
lemon pepper1 tsp
olive oil30 ml
saltto taste
black pepperto taste
orzo pasta250 g

Method

7 steps

Boil the orzo pasta according to the package instructions and drain.
Cut the onion and peppers into strips, and halve the tomatoes.
Heat a skillet with a little olive oil and sauté the vegetables until soft.
Mix the cooked pasta with the vegetables, add lemon juice and some of the chopped basil.
Rub the halibut fillet with salt, black pepper, and lemon pepper.
Fry the fish in a skillet on both sides until cooked through, along with lemon slices.
Serve the fish with the prepared pasta, garnished with the remaining fresh basil.