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Delicious Roasted Halibut with Burst Tomatoes – A Healthy Weeknight Delight

Delicious Roasted Halibut with Burst Tomatoes – A Healthy Weeknight Delight
Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min
Serves
4
Calories
327 kcal
Protein
36.00 g
Carbs
15.00 g
Fat
14.00 g

Ingredients

  • 4 smallhalibut filets (6 to 8 ounces each)
  • 3 tablespoonsolive oil
  • 2 pintscherry tomatoes (preferably red and gold mix)
  • 2 clovesgarlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoonkosher salt
  • 1 wholelemon, cut into wedges
  • 1/2 cupbasil pesto

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.

  2. 2

    Generously season the halibut on both sides with salt and pepper.

  3. 3

    Heat an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the halibut to the hot skillet and sear one side until a golden crust forms, about 2 minutes. (Do not cook the halibut completely.) Transfer the halibut to a plate and set aside.

  4. 4

    With the skillet still over medium-high heat, add the tomatoes, garlic, and salt. Cook the tomatoes until some start to burst, about 4 to 5 minutes.

  5. 5

    Nestle the halibut in the burst tomatoes with the seared side facing up.

  6. 6

    Bake until the fish is cooked through, about 10 to 15 minutes.

  7. 7

    Squeeze the lemon wedges over the dish and spoon the pesto over the halibut. Serve immediately.