Seafood
Baked halibut with brussel sprouts and quinoa
All kinds of color and flavor combined with high protein and fiber. Another great meal to serve to guests or as a simple weeknight meal. Like most fish, halibut is a very versatile fish. In this recipe baking it gives you time to prepare the rest of the recipe while it bakes (along side the brussel
Ingredients
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts trimmed and sliced
- 1 fennel bulb, trimmed and cut into strips (instructional video embedded)
- 1 tablespoon plus
- 1 teaspoon olive oil, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper, divided
- 4-4oz halibut fillet
- 6 cloves garlic, minced, divided
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups cooked quinoa (according to package)
- 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives chopped and pitted
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
- Lemon for garnish
Directions
- 1
Preheat to 400 degrees.
- 2
In a large bowl combine Brussels sprouts, fennel, 1/2 of the garlic, 1 Tbsp. oil, and 1/4 tsp of salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
- 3
Spread in a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil or silicone mat.
- 4
Bake stirring occasionally until tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
- 5
Place halibut on another baking sheet lined parchment paper or silicone mat and top with the rest of the garlic and the remaining 1/4 tsp salt and pepper.
- 6
Combine lemon juice and melted butter in a small bowl.
- 7
Drizzle half of the mixture over the fish.
- 8
Bake until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, 12 to 15 minutes.
- 9
Combine cooked quinoa, the remaining 1 tsp olive oil, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, and parsley in a medium bowl.
- 10
To serve: Add a 1/2 cup of the quinoa then add a halibut fillet and top with the vegetables mixture.
- 11
Garnish with a lemon slice and parsley.
- 12
Nutritional data: Calories: Approximately 310 calories Fat: Approximately 15g Carbohydrates: Approximately 60g Fiber: Approximately 8g Protein: Approximately 11g Nutritional disclaimer: Nutritional information is provided as a reference using AI and an online calculator. We recommend verifying the information independently. It could vary based on cooking methods, amounts, and ingredients used.
