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Olive and Sun-Dried Tomato Halibut

If you don’t have any broth on hand, you can use plain cold water in a pinch, but using broth or bouillon makes for more flavorful couscous. Depending on your climate, oven temperature, and how thickly you sprayed the oil on the pot, the couscous may have some crunchy spots where it browned. To avoid this, spray the pot generously with oil and stir carefully to expose all the grains when adding the broth. Fluff the couscous with a fork when serving to separate the grains. If you don’t like halibut, try using salmon fillets or steaks instead. Or substitute two chicken breasts for the fish.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 2

Ingredients

Olive oil spray
1/2 cup couscous
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon broth (chicken or vegetable)
Two 4-to 6-ounce halibut steaks
1/3 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons oil from sun-dried tomatoes or olive oil
1/3 cup pitted kalamata olives, halved
2 tablespoons drained capers
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 head broccoli, cut into florets (about 2 cups)
1/2 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and sliced
Two 3-inch fresh rosemary sprigs

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 450°F.

    Step 2

    Spray the inside and lid of a cast-iron Dutch oven with olive oil.

    Step 3

    Pour the couscous into the pot.

    Step 4

    Add the broth and stir to coat the grains and spread them evenly in the pot. Arrange the halibut on top of the couscous.

    Step 5

    In a small bowl, mix the tomatoes, the sun-dried tomato oil, olives, capers, thyme, balsamic vinegar, and garlic. Spoon half of the mixture over the halibut, taking care that most of the oil goes directly on the fish so it doesn’t dry out.

    Step 6

    Add the broccoli, then the bell pepper. Spoon the rest of the tomato mixture over all.

    Step 7

    Tuck the sprigs of rosemary among the vegetables.

    Step 8

    Cover and bake for 45 minutes, or until 3 minutes after the aroma of a fully cooked meal escapes the oven. Serve immediately.

  2. nutrition information

    Step 9

    Calories: 490

    Step 10

    Protein: 19g

    Step 11

    Carbohydrates: 32g

    Step 12

    Fat: 31g

    Step 13

    Cholesterol: 21mg

    Step 14

    Sodium: 121mg

    Step 15

    Fiber: 5g

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