Lemon Herb Halibut With Roasted Zucchini and Quinoa
A bright and satisfying pescatarian dinner featuring flaky halibut, roasted zucchini, and herbaceous quinoa. Zesty lemon and fresh parsley elevate the flavors while delivering essential skin-hydrating nutrients.
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Before you start
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Equipment
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Time saver
You can easily make a larger batch of quinoa to keep in the fridge for quick lunches over the next few days.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2Prep cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 3Set out all ingredients before cooking
Ingredients
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Next: Preheat your oven to 400°F and line…
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Preheat your oven to 400°F and line…
Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Rinse the quinoa under cold water
Rinse the quinoa under cold water, then combine it in a small saucepan with 1 cup of water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed.
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While the quinoa cooks
While the quinoa cooks, toss the zucchini slices on the baking sheet with a generous drizzle of olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Spread them into an even layer and roast for 10 minutes.
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Remove the baking sheet from the oven…
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and push the zucchini to the edges to make room for the halibut fillets in the center.
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Drizzle the halibut with a little more…
Drizzle the halibut with a little more olive oil, the juice of half the lemon, salt, and pepper. Return the pan to the oven and roast for another 10 to 12 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
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Fluff the cooked quinoa with a fork
Fluff the cooked quinoa with a fork. Stir in the chopped parsley, a splash of olive oil, and a squeeze of juice from the remaining lemon half.
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Serve the halibut alongside the roasted zucchini…
Serve the halibut alongside the roasted zucchini and herb quinoa.
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The nutrition underneath
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Halibut is very lean and can…
Halibut is very lean and can dry out quickly. Watch it closely in the last few minutes of cooking and remove it as soon as it flakes.
If you have extra time
If you have extra time, let the halibut sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before baking to help it cook more evenly.
You can easily make a larger…
You can easily make a larger batch of quinoa to keep in the fridge for quick lunches over the next few days.
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