Baked Halibut with Orzo, Spinach, and Cherry Tomatoes

Name: Baked Halibut with Orzo, Spinach, and Cherry Tomatoes
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 1 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 2 6- to 7-ounce halibut fillets; 1 1 cup orzo (rice-shaped pasta); 1 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 4 cups (packed) baby spinach; 1 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes

From the kitchen of Carly

Delicate halibut meets bright lemon dressing in this sheet-pan dinner that comes together in under 20 minutes. Tender flakes rest atop warm orzo tossed with garlicky spinach and sweet cherry tomatoes for a complete meal in one bake.

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Servings: 4
Difficulty: medium

Ingredients

4 servings

14 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
12 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
12 6- to 7-ounce halibut fillets
11 cup orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
11 garlic clove, minced
14 cups (packed) baby spinach
11 cup halved cherry tomatoes

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°F. Whisk 2 tablespoons oil and lemon juice in bowl; season dressing with salt and pepper. Place halibut on rimmed baking sheet; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Drizzle with some of dressing. Bake until just opaque in center, about 12 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook pasta in large saucepan of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite; drain. Add 2 tablespoons oil and garlic to same saucepan; sauté over medium heat 1 minute. Add drained pasta, spinach, and tomatoes; stir to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat. Cover; let stand 1 minute (spinach will wilt). Divide pasta between 2 plates. Top with halibut and remaining dressing.