ROASTED HALIBUT w/ PILAF😍
Simple dinner in under 30 minutes, that tastes phenomenal, AND requires 5 ingredients? Yes please 😋 Omit the pilaf for a Whole 30 meal!
Makes 3-4 servings.
Ingredients:
For the Halibut:
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1.5 lbs halibut
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10 garlic cloves
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2 large lemons
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1/3 cup olive oil
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Salt
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Broccolini
For the Pilaf:
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1 cup Uncle Ben’s rice
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1/2 cup vermicelli (you can also sub for spaghetti and break into small pieces)
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4 tbsps butter
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2 cups chicken broth
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Pinch of salt
Directions:
For the Pilaf:
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Melt the butter in a small saucepan and add the vermicelli.
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Toast the vermicelli under just starting to brown, then add the rice and coat with the butter.
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Add a pinch of salt and pour in the chicken broth.
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Bring up to a boil, and then cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
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Turn off the heat and let sit for 5 minutes.
For the Halibut:
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Slice the lemons and garlic into thin slices.
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In a large roasting pan, add the lemons in a thin layer and top with the halibut.
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Add the broccolini around the halibut.
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Scatter the garlic all over the halibut and broccolini and drizzle everything with a good glug of olive oil.
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Season all with salt and pepper.
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Bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes depending on thickness or until the halibut flakes easily with a fork.
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Remove the halibut and broccolini and return the pan to the oven on broil until some of the garlic is nice and toasty.
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Top the halibut with the sauce from the pan and enjoy!